(3) 4-6 "Men their rights, nothing more; women their rights, nothing less," was the rallying cry of radical suffragist and abolitionist Anthony, whose observations inspired her fight against injustice and inequality. Kanefield brings Anthony's day-to-day work to vivid life, writing about the issues in a relatable way for young readers. The volume includes well-captioned photos, drawings, and documents throughout; appended with extensive notes and excerpts of Anthony's writings. Timeline. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(1) YA This fascinating chronological account of the bumpy road to women's suffrage in the U.S. begins with the 1848 Women's Rights Convention and culminates with ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. Over half the book focuses on Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony; coverage of the movement's "second wave of suffragists" is more diffuse but no less compelling. Well-chosen archival reproductions and photographs ably support the text. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

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(4) K-3 Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans series. Illustrated by Doug Jones. Cub Reporter "interviews" American figures who overcame challenges to achieve their goals. Each subject responds to simplistic questions about his or her complicated life (e.g., "What did you think about being a slave?" in Douglass) in a hokey first-person voice. Cartoons of a microphone-holding bear cub alternate with captioned photos or illustrations that extend information. The premise may work for reluctant readers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Cub Reporter Meets Famous Americans titles: What's Your Story, Amelia Earhart?, What's Your Story, Paul Revere?, What's Your Story, Susan B. Anthony?, and What's Your Story, Frederick Douglass?.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Sean Qualls & Selina Alko. Sitting down to tea, real-life friends Anthony and Douglass discuss their ideas and plans for action. An accessible text gives a broad picture of each civil rights leader's work; striking mixed-media and collage illustrations depict scenes from their lives. Though they fought separately for freedom and voting rights, the book captures the unifying themes of combating injustice. An informative author's note is included. Bib.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(3) K-3 Good Question! series. A question-and-answer format provides information relevant to each book's American government topic. Informative responses are given to such questions as "What is women's suffrage?"; "Why was Susan B. Anthony arrested in 1872?"; "Who was the Father of the Constitution?"; "Who attended the Constitutional Convention?"; and "What is the Bill of Rights?". Illustrations and archival photographs enhance the readable texts. Timeline. Review covers the following Good Question! titles: Why Couldn't Susan B. Anthony Vote? and What Are the Three Branches of Government?.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Michele Wood. In this lengthy picture book, best for mid-primary graders, Tubman and Anthony sit down for tea. In a chatty imagined narrative, the women discuss their own lives in the context of major historical events. Inspired by a series of dramatic monologues written by Grimes in 1988, this ambitious project is both intimate and illuminating. Wood's colorful, folksy paintings convey much emotional nuance. Extensive back matter adds value. Bib.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell. Anthony, a former school teacher, and Douglass, an escaped slave, were unlikely friends in the mid-nineteenth century. Their relationship was cemented by belief in common causes, including the struggle for equal pay and voting rights for women and black men. Stiff watercolor illustrations reflect the text. Notes from the author and illustrator provide background and more details. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Steve James. Susan B. Anthony's fight for women's suffrage is documented in accessible free verse that focuses on her November 1872 arrest for voting and her 1873 trial. At times the realistic illustrations (mostly portraits) verge on caricature. Text of the Fourteenth and Nineteenth Amendments introduce the story. An author's note and archival reproductions provide more information. Bib.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 From her nontraditional upbringing in Massachusetts to the development of her revolutionary opinions and visions to her steadfast fight for women's rights, this chronological biography provides a simple, straightforward introduction to Susan B. Anthony. The flat folk art combines with an uninspiring narrative to present a dull but thorough portrayal of the critical historic figure. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) YA "Yes, our work is one, we are one in aim and sympathy," Elizabeth Cady Stanton wrote in an 1865 letter to Susan B. Anthony. Colman's biography, rich in quotes from the women, details their respective upbringings and family lives while also showing the strides they made after joining forces to fight for equality. A sixteen-page photographic insert is included. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Stacey Schuett. It's 1896, and young Bessie (who is based on a real child) meets legendary suffragist Susan B. Anthony, who convinces her to participate in an upcoming suffrage rally. The wooden dialogue is unconvincing, but the historical revelations (girls and women who rode bikes used to be considered unladylike) and gouache paintings are successful at conveying setting.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) 4-6 Women of Achievement series. This series contextualizes its subjects' lives and accomplishments in politics, culture, and/or history. The books, though dense and lengthy, are well written; sidebars supplement the narratives with interesting facts (e.g., women in the 1920s used radium to curl their hair; both Hillary and Bill Clinton have won Grammy awards). Photographs and reproductions illustrate the texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Women of Achievement titles: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Rachael Ray, Marie Curie, Nancy Pelosi, Ellen DeGeneres, Martha Stewart, and Susan B. Anthony.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(4) K-3 Pull Ahead Books series. These slim, square biographies for early independent readers only skim the surface of their subjects' lives, but they are effective in providing readers with a general sense of why these historical figures are important. Key events are noted in brief chapters; the text is supported by photographs and reproductions of maps, paintings, and other period material. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Susan B. Anthony,Thomas Jefferson, and Mohandas Gandhi.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 History Maker Bios series. These simple biographies offer young readers a glimpse into the early lives, careers, and achievements of notable Americans. The books include quotes from the subjects, chapter head art (unfortunately, amateurishly cartoonish), and archival photos, illustrations, and reproductions of primary source materials. Sentences are short, and the books are appropriately geared toward children gaining confidence in their reading skills. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Susan B. Anthony, John Adams, and Jimmy Carter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) YA This biography of the premier crusader for women's rights covers Anthony's childhood and upbringing, her friendship with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and her tireless work for suffrage. The text focuses on anecdotes and doesn't really convey a sense of the women's rights movement as a whole. Black-and-white photos and archival reproductions illustrate the book. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam