(3) K-3 Illustrated by Alison Jay. Hannigan's lively picture-book biography of Belva Lockwood (1830–1917) focuses on Lockwood's lifelong fight against injustice, especially toward women. She became the first woman to argue before the Supreme Court and run for president, even before women had the right to vote. Hannigan's liberal quoting of her subject brings Lockwood's story to life, as do Jay's period-reminiscent crackled oil-paint illustrations. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Courtney A. Martin. In 1884, lawyer Belva Lockwood couldn't legally vote, but she ran for president anyway, persevering despite sexism and ridicule. Bardhan-Quallen takes her time humanizing her subject, giving lots of background information (though a repeated "moving mountains" metaphor grows tiresome). Martin's thoughtful illustrations get across what a tough cookie Lockwood was. An author's note provides more history. Timeline. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(3) 4-6 Trailblazer Biographies series. These biographies about two women ahead of their times balance engaging narratives with well-documented quotations and facts. Information is accessible, and the overall structure of the texts is readable and well organized. Photographs effectively supplement the writing. Back matter includes thorough source notes and additional relevant materials. Overall these are very readable introductions to little-recognized figures from American history. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Trailblazer Biographies titles: Belva Lockwood and Maggie L. Walker.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer