A review by kristi_starr35
The Only Woman in the Photo: Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America by Kathleen Krull

5.0

I was extremely excited to find and read this book. I only became familiar with Frances Perkins a few years ago (thanks to Crash by Marc Favreau) and was aware of her service in FDR's cabinet and that she introduced the Social Security Act, but I didn't know her commitment to social justice or the path that lead to her historic role as Secretary of Labor. We simply can't imagine today's employment landscape without Perkins' contributions to workplace safety regulation and Social Security.

The stories shared, the facts related, and the colorful illustrations all work together masterfully to bring to life the background and career of this trailblazer. This is an excellent addition to any Women's History Month curriculum and well worth the read all year round.