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A review by aconant
Susan B. Anthony by Teri Kanefield
5.0
I’m really starting to love this series. I’ve only read 2 in the set but they are fantastic.
In particular I think this Susan B Antony one was just right for a (strong) 4th and 5th grade reader. But don’t stop there, as an adult I absolutely appreciated this thorough account of an amazing persons life.
What I loved was the “voice” that so clearly came through. Okay, so I did listen to the audio, but the writing is well done. You can’t help but feel like Anthony is speaking directly to you in parts.
It would behoove all women to be familiar with the struggles of early suffragettes and have an appreciation for the determination, dedication and bravery of these women trailblazers who we can thank for many of the rights we have today.
Equally important is educating young men about the history of our country so we can learn from hardships to make better decisions regarding humanity in the future. Anthony’s Quaker beliefs that all are created equal continue to drive this point home over and over throughout the book.
This book makes what could be a complicated and difficult topic easy to understand. I will admit that I think this book rates as an easier read than the Hamilton book mostly because of the topic. Students can more easily understand the topic of voting and equal rights and come to the book with some background knowledge. However, Hamilton’s book is steeped in politics and finance making it a harder grasp.
A must-read for anyone interested in equal rights for everyone. A great conversation starter for classrooms.
Follow it up with the Notorious RBG and you’ve got a great foundation for women’s rights. Actually in reading about the beginning of the suffrage movement and then reading about how the fight still continues with RGB is actually a really great way to do it. You won’t be disappointed by either.
In particular I think this Susan B Antony one was just right for a (strong) 4th and 5th grade reader. But don’t stop there, as an adult I absolutely appreciated this thorough account of an amazing persons life.
What I loved was the “voice” that so clearly came through. Okay, so I did listen to the audio, but the writing is well done. You can’t help but feel like Anthony is speaking directly to you in parts.
It would behoove all women to be familiar with the struggles of early suffragettes and have an appreciation for the determination, dedication and bravery of these women trailblazers who we can thank for many of the rights we have today.
Equally important is educating young men about the history of our country so we can learn from hardships to make better decisions regarding humanity in the future. Anthony’s Quaker beliefs that all are created equal continue to drive this point home over and over throughout the book.
This book makes what could be a complicated and difficult topic easy to understand. I will admit that I think this book rates as an easier read than the Hamilton book mostly because of the topic. Students can more easily understand the topic of voting and equal rights and come to the book with some background knowledge. However, Hamilton’s book is steeped in politics and finance making it a harder grasp.
A must-read for anyone interested in equal rights for everyone. A great conversation starter for classrooms.
Follow it up with the Notorious RBG and you’ve got a great foundation for women’s rights. Actually in reading about the beginning of the suffrage movement and then reading about how the fight still continues with RGB is actually a really great way to do it. You won’t be disappointed by either.