A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress: The Story of Jeannette Rankin
Written by Gretchen Woelfle; Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon
In 1916, Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) became the first woman congresswoman ever! She possessed boundless energy, was fiercely determined to use that energy and public speaking skills to support laws that helped women and children. She was a trailblazer!
Gretchen Woelfle brings to life in this picture book biography the incredible life of an amazing woman. Rankin spent her life working to see that women had equal pay as men, better health care for women and children, was against child labor, and, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, was the only member of Congress to vote against entering World War I. A strong advocate of free speech, Rankin also joined antiwar demonstrations protesting the Vietnam War.
Gibbon’s vibrant illustrations, done with acrylic inks & colored pencil on acid-free cartridge paper bring the spirit of Rankin to life with historical accuracy.
Included is an author’s note, timeline, and bibliography.
Share this with all students, especially those in high school.
Watch this book trailer for inspiration.
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