Remember the Ladies - by Cheryl Harness (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

In a 1776 letter cautioning her husband to "remember the ladies," Abigail Adams made one of the earliest pleas for women's rights in America. How could she have known, in the years to follow, just how many strong and independent women would step forward to forge new paths in their fight for equality? This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

From Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman to the less well-known but equally important Belva Lockwood and Maya Ying Lin, Remember the Ladiesspans the centuries to provide an engaging look at one hundred outstanding women who have helped shape our great nation.

From the Back Cover

In a 1776 letter cautioning her husband to "remember the ladies," Abigail Adams made one of the earliest pleas for women's rights in America. How could she have known, in the years to follow, just how many strong and independent women would step forward to forge new paths in their fight for equality?

From Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman to the less well-known but equally important Belva Lockwood and Maya Ying Lin, Remember the Ladies spans the centuries to provide an engaging look at one hundred outstanding women who have helped shape our great nation.

Review Quotes

"A lively overture to well-known (and should be well-known) historical figures." - School Library Journal

"The format shows off Harness' watercolor art, which sweeps across two-page spreads as portraits of the subjects nestle in the text." - ALA Booklist