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Rad American Women A-Z
Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future! | Kate Schatz
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"This is not a book. This is a guest list for a party of my heroes. Thank you for inviting us."--Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events books"I feel honored to be included in this book. Women need to take radical steps to become feminists, and to be strong to fight for their rights and those of others facing oppression and discrimination. The world needs rad women to create a just society."--Dolores Huerta, Labor Leader, Civil Rights Activist"It's almost always with a chuckle that I view a cartoon image of myself. But to see cartoon-me positioned (alphabetically) amongst so many of my women heroes and role models . . . well, I just broke down and cried. Happy tears. I surely hope that this one-of-a-kind collection of radical American women reaches the hands of all children who want to grow up and become amazing women."--Kate Bornstein, author of My New Gender Workbook"Any alphabet book for children where 'P is for Patti' Smith and 'X is for the women whose names we don't know' is something I can recommend, especially when the book is as well written, representationally diverse and vividly illustrated as this one."--Francesca Lia Block, author of Dangerous Angels: The Weetzie Bat Books"I was totally in rapture reading this book. Bold women, bold colors, and fierce black paper cutouts. I cheer these histories of women who fight not for war or country or corporation, but for EVERYONE! I can't wait for my son to read this."--Nikki McClure, Illustrator of All in a Day"I need 2 of these books, one to read to all the kids in my life and one to rip the illustrations out of so I can frame them! This MUST HAVE super fun read fills in the missing pieces in so many kids' (and grown-ups') educations. Couldn't recommend it enough."--Kathleen Hanna, singer, Bikini Kill, Le Tigre and The Julie Ruinie RuiLike all A-Z books, this one illustrates the alphabetbut instead of "A is for Apple", A is for Angelaas in Angela Davis, the iconic political activist. B is for Billie Jean King, who shattered the glass ceiling of sports; C is for Carol Burnett, who defied assumptions about women in comedy; D is for Dolores Huerta, who organized farmworkers; and E is for Ella Baker, who mentored Dr. Martin Luther King and helped shape the Civil Rights Movement.And the list of great women continues, spanning several centuries, multiple professions, and 26 diverse individuals. There are artists and abolitionists, scientists and suffragettes, rock stars and rabble-rousers, and agents of change of all kinds.The book includes an introduction that discusses what it means to be "rad" and "radical," an afterword with 26 suggestions for how you can be "rad," and a Resource Guide with ideas for further learning and reading.American history was made by countless radand often radicalwomen. By offering a fresh and diverse array of female role models, we can remind readers that there are many places to find inspiration, and that being smart and strong and brave is rad.Rad American Women will be appreciated by various age groups. It is Common Core aligned for students grades 3 - 8. Pre-school and young children will be captured by the bright visuals and easily modified texts, while the subject matter will stimulate and inspire high-schoolers and beyond.
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BookishMarginalia
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I‘m using the Rad books with my students these last few post-state-test weeks of school. They‘re really enjoying them and we‘re all learning a lot.

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Kenyazero
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Mehso-so

This book had some great representation, being sure to include women from many ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds, one trans woman, one autistic woman, and others. It ended with resources for further reading. The information was great. This didn't feel like a picture book, though. There really weren't illustrations (in the Kindle version), and each woman had several paragraphs of text. #WomensHistory #BooksAboutWomen

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Reviewsbylola
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This book has a great curation of women and held the interest of my kids—so much so that G chose it as her bedtime book every night from the night she got it as a gift until tonight when we finished it. It was a good mix of familiar faces and women that were new to me. And X was my favorite. ♥️

Megabooks 💕💕 4y
BennettBookworm The best! 4y
L_auren My stepdaughter got this a few years ago and it‘s amazing! Lots of good anthologies like this out there now 4y
Reviewsbylola We loved the Bedtime Stories for Rebel Girls series and this reminded me of that. @L_auren 4y
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Reviewsbylola
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The kids got this as a Christmas gift and I love it as much as they do. Florence was thrilled that F is for FloJo!

MicheleinPhilly That is so adorable! When I was her age I HATED my name because I never met anyone that shared it and I wasn‘t aware of any celebrities named Michele/Michelle. 4y
Megabooks Awesome! I remember FloJo! 4y
Reviewsbylola We started calling her FloBo when I was pregnant so I guess you could say FloJo is her namesake. 🤣🤣 She was really into FloJo‘s story—at one point it said FloJo could run super fast and Florence shouted “just like me! I run fast too!” 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣🤣 @MicheleinPhilly 4y
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Reviewsbylola Her outfits were something else! 💁🏼‍♀️ @Megabooks 4y
Megabooks @Reviewsbylola they were and I absolutely love the above story! 💕💕 4y
britt_brooke 😍 4y
emilyhaldi Is this Jaimie‘s gift?! Fun!! 4y
Reviewsbylola Yes! @emilyhaldi So sweet. 🥰 4y
MicheleinPhilly 😭😭😭 4y
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keetoncarter

B is for Billie Jean

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keetoncarter

Great for talking about women role models

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keetoncarter
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This nonfiction book is clearly constructed and goes through each letter telling about important American women

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Sarahandhella
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Part 2 of my library book haul.

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mrp27
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#readingresolutions

In addition to being rad I am sure the women featured in this book are also #fierce

GatheringBooks i‘ve been meaning to find myself a copy of this one! :) 6y
mrp27 @GatheringBooks Me too. I only thumbed through the it at the bookstore. 6y
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MissAimz_55
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Amazing facts I've learned about Nellie Bly about her #journey around the world #womeninhistory #successfulwomen #quotsymarch18

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MissAimz_55
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Pickpick

Such a great great book! It was amazing reading about these successful, amazing, and powerful women. I learned a lot and many of these women I didn't know. I recommend everyone read this and also share it with children! #womeninhistory #magicalmarch #under200pages #marchinbooks #happinessisresistance bc this book made me 😀 #libbyreads

vkois88 This sounds rad! ( sorry, I couldn't resist 😉😂) But seriously, it looks fantastic. I can't wait for my daughter to get older and look at these types of books with her 6y
ReadingRover I have this postcard book! 6y
MissAimz_55 @ReadingRover I saw it as a postcard book and thought that was a great idea!! 6y
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Jen2
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Pickpick

Highly recommend!!!

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Pandemoniumplace
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Started reading this to my daughter's tonight, and they wanted me to keep going! Age appropriate dialogue for kids. Great read to start conversations about important topics for women and in history.

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saresmoore
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Oh, well, twist my arm. I guess I‘ll participate in this challenge! Thanks for putting it together, @Cinfhen & @batsy —I‘m looking forward to it. ✊🎼📚

#fiercefeb

Hollie This one will be awesome! @Cinfhen 6y
Cinfhen It's all from the wonderful @batsy 🙌🏻 @Hollie but so glad to have you & @saresmoore joining 😍🤗😍🤗😍 6y
LeahBergen Oooo! Me, too! 6y
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saresmoore @Hollie @LeahBergen I love the choices and I‘ll be interested to see everyone‘s creativity! 6y
vivastory I haven't committed to a photo challenge in awhile. Count me in! 6y
batsy Yay! I would love to see your picks! Thank you for reposting ❤️ 6y
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ReadingRover
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Almost forgot I preordered this for my postcard group and my @Litsypenpals 📬✉️📚

VanChocStrawberry Nice!! Postcards are awesome! 7y
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Caryl
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#jubilantjuly day 7: #startswithmno - Can you guess which women are featured for letters M, N, and O in this rad ABC book? (Hint: The letters correspond with first names.)

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Brooke_H
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I'm in the best book shop right now! Copperfield's Books in Calistoga, CA.

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Bookchipmunk
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@faelinwolf you are one Rad woman! Thank you for the time and effort you put into this amazing box. Four books I can't wait to read and the bookish/summer gifts that put a big smile on my face. The notes on each item is something I definitely aspire to for the next go round. They are so thoughtful 😊You rock!!! #summersecretsantagoespostal #summersolsticebookexchange

faelinwolf Yay! Glad you liked them! Hope your long day wasn't too bad. 7y
Bookchipmunk 13 hours was long! But, I love my job, the sun is still shining and your surprise was fantastic. Life is good 🙃 @faelinwolf 7y
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ABookishLife
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KNO: My Rad American Women initials

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Krisjericho
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So great. A mix of well-known, not so well-known, and the page for the letter X, for the women whose names we don't know. Fantastic information, and encouragement to action. I loved that it ended with 26 things the reader can do, and a call to find out more about the women who weren't included, but deserve to be known.

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BookishShelly
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I previously read Rad Women Worldwide and liked it a lot. This one isn't written quite as well but it's still good and I would recommend it for kids. The variety of people chosen is excellent and I was especially happy to see Temple Grandin for the letter T.

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Hollie
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How cute is this? Owen is reading about the Grimke sisters to the dog, Rex Butler. Obviously, Rex is feminist AF. #dogsoflitsy

LeahBergen ❤❤ 7y
Cinfhen Adorable 💚 7y
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Libby1 YES! I hope my son will be, too. He's only 6, but he asked me the other day why there were no girl minions. He didn't think that was fair. I hadn't even noticed. 😳 7y
Hollie @Libby1 I love it when kids notice things like that! He sounds like a super cool kid! 7y
Hollie @Cinfhen thank you! 7y
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shutterbug_mama
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Super excited to add this to my collection too!!!! Can't wait to share with my classroom and future children! ❤

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elkeOriginal
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I did have to go to work today on #internationalwomensday and honestly with our company being 90% women we would have to shut down if we all stayed home! But our red showing reminded me why I love the liberal weirdos I work with ❤️💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻❤️
(psst: even some boys wore red!)

DebinHawaii That's awesome! ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
Eyelit The agency I work at is 90% women as well and it was heartening to see so much red in the office today! 7y
moranadatter I had to go in too. I couldn't afford to miss a training on how to make our site accessible. 7y
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TirzahPrice
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Proud to be a Rioter today.

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DarcysMom
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X is for the women whose names we don't know. #womenshistorymonth

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jessicarenee
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Pickpick

This is a rad book. 👌📚

tjwill Yes it is! 7y
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bookdrunkard78
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Not book related, but, I'm feeling like a rad woman for writing both of my senators and telling them #WhyIMarch #resist

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FireHeartRattlerOfStars
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"X is for the women whose voices weren't heard. X is for the radical histories that didn't get recorded. X is for all we don't know about the past, but X is also for the future. X marks the spot where we stand today. What will you do to make the world rad?"

- Rad American Women A-Z

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FireHeartRattlerOfStars

I just got this book today and I can't wait to start it!

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bookdrunkard78
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Good way to introduce the younger set to strong women. I also liked that not all of them were people I knew or had heard of...

Megabooks Awesome! 7y
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bookdrunkard78
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Instead of watching the inauguration today, I'm reading some of my #resistlist , including this quick one!

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sarahlapolla
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Bought this today because we need women and rebels and trailblazers and visionaries more than ever. #RiseUp

manifestsanity Descend on DC, rad women! Rad people, in general. Unite! 7y
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SeeJulieRead
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My seven year old daughter and I both give two thumbs up to Rad American Women! She's been telling me all the things she is learning about these amazing role models.

LauraBeth 💕 7y
Megabooks 👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 7y
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ForestAvenuePress
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Waiting under the tree for my daughters. Rad Women from Book Passage; Rebel Girls from the Indiegogo campaign. #getindie #smallpress #christmaseve #feminism

8leagueboot A+ parenting 7y
ForestAvenuePress Thanks, @8leagueboot! I'm so excited for them to read these together. 7y
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Blaire
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One of my go-to gifts this year. Stocked up with #multiplecopies. Looking forward to wrapping them up. #seasonsreadings2016 #postelectionreads

Lacythebookworm Excellent gift choice! 👍 7y
RealLifeReading 🙌🙌🙌 7y
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Fancypants
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Loved reading about all the women and all the things. Definitely going to keep picking up books like this. But best page of the whole page was the X page (pictures above).

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Erin01
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such a fun & necessary middle grade read - and it was also exactly the book that I needed right now, so glad that I remembered it was on scribd
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#blameitonlitsy #comics #favsof2016

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half_book_and_co
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This book presents 26 US-American women, who did great things: artists, activists, scientists etc. I really liked their choices (of course with 26 people there is always something and someone missing, but still). I had problems with a few phrases and descriptions, but in general a great book to introduce younger readers to interesting women (and to inspired them to create change themselves).

#feminism

violentecstasy One of my faves. They managed to hit a pretty wide range of ladies. 7y
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half_book_and_co
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post-election reading

#USelection #readwomen

whatthelog All my love to you today x 7y
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Hollie
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This young man has been reading Rad Women A-Z at night out loud to me. Last night was F for Flo-Jo. I almost died of pride when he got this out of his book order and immediately flipped to the front saying, "I bet A is for Alice Paul!" It wasn't, but that my 9 year old knows about Alice Paul makes my heart happy. He's a keeper, folks!

BookishMarginalia 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 7y
BookishFeminist ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
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WanderingBookaneer
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#SeptimusCat knows that the place to be is close to the books. #SeptimusAndBooks

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BookInMyHands
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#girlcrush
#octphotochallenge

This was my purchase at City Lights Books last night (also published by City Lights). Each letter of the alphabet features a spread of illustration and mini biography. So awesome!

KVanRead That looks awesome!! 7y
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KT_Scarlett
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Pickpick

This book is magic and obviously goes on my bookshelf cover out.

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Brooke_H
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After a long day of walkies and chasing frisbees, a dog just needs to relax and unwind with a great book.

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rebeccapfenning
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A souvenir from my trip to Denver and visit to the Molly Brown house which is the new center of the Venn diagram of my #badassladies collection and my teapot collection. #votesforwomen

Stephanie-Anne 😻I want that teapot! 8y
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lkstrohecker
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Spending my evening with some rad American women.

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lkstrohecker

Spending my evening with some rad American women.

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Brooke_H
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Happy Women's Equality Day!