Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

by Michelle Markel

Other authorsMelissa Sweet (Illustrator)
2013

Publication

Balzer Bray (2013), Edition: First Edition, 32 pages

Description

An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2013

Physical description

32 p.; 8.5 inches
Page: 0.1784 seconds