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Available
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Publication
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
Description
From a shy and fearful child, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up to be not only First Lady of the United States, but one of the most influential women in U.S. history. Hers is a remarkable story of doing the thing you think you cannot do in order to work for change and to better the lives of others. Come learn about Eleanor, who challenges everyone - no matter his or her talents or gifts - to live a useful and fulfilling life.
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LibraryThing member ewyatt
A biography of Eleanor Roosevelt tracing her early life, her marriage, motherhood, and devotion to various causes and activism as a first lady and beyond. An accessible, quick read. It was insightful, well researched, and had several primary sources and images sprinkled throughout.
LibraryThing member eduscapes
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: FIGHTER FOR JUSTICE by Ilene Cooper is a biography focusing on Roosevelt’s lasting impact.
Designed for intermediate and middle grade readers, this biography includes the basics of Roosevelt’s life. However this work of nonfiction places emphasis on her transformation into an
Librarians will find their collection filled with books on Eleanor Roosevelt. What makes this book unusual is its emphasis on her national and international contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and other efforts related to social justice. Students doing reports on both Roosevelt and the Civil Rights Movement will find the book useful.
Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers on August 7, 2018. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
Designed for intermediate and middle grade readers, this biography includes the basics of Roosevelt’s life. However this work of nonfiction places emphasis on her transformation into an
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advocate for social justice. The author uses a conversational approach to describe how Roosevelt overcame her own prejudices and used her powerful position to promote important causes such as the Civil Rights Movement. Historic photographs and other illustrations will contribute to the appeal of this title. The book includes a timeline, biography, and index.Librarians will find their collection filled with books on Eleanor Roosevelt. What makes this book unusual is its emphasis on her national and international contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and other efforts related to social justice. Students doing reports on both Roosevelt and the Civil Rights Movement will find the book useful.
Published by Abrams Books for Young Readers on August 7, 2018. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
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Awards
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction (Nominee — 2019)
Language
ISBN
9781419722950
Local notes
young readers