(2) K-3 Illustrated by Stacy Innerst. Aaron Lansky's difficulty in finding Yiddish novels for his college studies led him to collect books first for his own purposes, then for the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts (which he founded), starting in 1980. Stories of how he obtained them--meetings "over tea and cake and lokshn kugl" with older Jews; a late-night dash to a dumpster--lend both human interest and a sense of urgency to the mission. Painterly illustrations give readers plenty to peruse, with sprinkled Yiddish words and visual references to Jewish history and culture. Reading list. Glos.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2019

(4) 4-6 Macy explores the intersection of automotive history and women's rights in this image-packed volume. An overview of the rise of the personal automobile focuses on women's access to cars, while interspersed accounts of early motor races spotlight talented female drivers. Macy maintains an entertainingly upbeat tone throughout, but oversized sidebars pad this slim book with too much tangential trivia. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jessica Tackett MacDonald

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Matt Collins. Macy and Collins assuredly capture twenty-year-old Gertrude Ederle's unique fortitude of August 6, 1926, when, after fourteen-plus hours, she achieved her goal of being the first woman to swim the English Channel. The book begins mid-swim, and Macy's immediate, involving text takes breaks only to supply essential backstory and scene-setting details. Collins's retro-flavored mixed-media art has a you-are-there, camera-like perspective. Timeline. Bib.

Reviewer: Nell Beram | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2017

(2) K-3 Illustrated by C. F. Payne. Pioneering journalist Mary Garber "got her big break" during WWII, running the sports page while the (male) sportswriters were fighting in the war. For much of the next six decades, she worked in sports reporting, blazing trails for female journalists. Macy's succinct text is informative and engaging, her regard for her subject obvious. Payne's soft, sepia-toned mixed-media illustrations provide the perfect touch of nostalgia. Reading list, timeline, websites.

Reviewer: Sam Bloom | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2016

(3) 4-6 Real-Life Story series. Sally Ride's many achievements are brought to life in this engaging, complimentary biography, teeming with technical details about the space program. Macy also takes pains to point out Ride's groundbreaking role as America's first female astronaut and her later dedication to encouraging girls' interest in science and technology. An insert of black-and-white photographs is included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Matt Collins. Macy recounts the real-life rivalry of Midge "Toughie" Brasuhn and the "glamour girl" Gerry Murray by depicting a televised 1948 Roller Derby event. After all the elbowing and smashing, a final spread reveals two respectful grins ("Every hero needs a villain. And every villain needs a worthy opponent"). Painterly, vintage-feeling art suits the setting. An author's note adds historical context. Reading list, timeline, websites.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Matt Collins. Macy recounts the first women's intercollegiate basketball game, played in 1896, through the eyes (and invented dialogue) of Stanford guard Agnes Morley. After an exciting game, Agnes concludes that "a lady can be tough and strong as well as refined and polite," a view confirmed by the rough-and-tumble illustrations done in a rather sedate palette. An author's note is appended. Reading list, timeline.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(3) 4-6 Macy offers a solid argument for the bicycle's part in advancing women's suffrage in the U.S. Along the way, she profiles notable individuals and emphasizes just how bold women were to defy conventions. Each chapter is followed by a two-page section that touches on late-nineteenth-century cycling culture. Accompanying sidebars and informatively captioned archival photos, reproductions, and mocked-up newspaper clippings enhance the narrative. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) 4-6 Pioneering nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century female journalist Nellie Bly achieved fame through her muckraking articles and her spirit of adventure. Macy describes her subject's early life and unconventional family before focusing on Bly's work and lasting relevance as a journalist and a groundbreaking woman. Complementing the author's impressive research are many well-selected archival photographs and maps. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot

(4) 4-6 This loosely organized but informative and accurate history focuses on the development, heroics, and tragedies of this world competition. Topics include famous female Olympians, controversies, and "unlikely heroes." Well-captioned black-and-white and color photos of uneven quality illustrate the book, which contains a timeline highlighting memorable events. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 While Annie Oakley does not seem to offer much meat for the biographer's table, Macy does a creditable job, distinctly voiced, of giving us the facts of Oakley's life, her sharpshooting accomplishments, and her stature as an American icon and folk hero. The plenitude of black-and-white and sepia-toned photographs is sometimes repetitive but always atmospheric. A chronology is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton