From the time she was a child, Jane's heart ached for others. At first the focus of her efforts was on poverty, and lead to the creation of Hull House, the settlement house she built in Chicago. For twenty-five years, she'd helped people from different countries live in peace at Hull House. But when war broke out, Jane decided to take on the world and become a dangerous woman for the sake of peace.
This energetic and inspiring picture book biography of activist Jane Addams focuses on the peace work that won her the Nobel Peace Prize. Suzanne Slade's powerful text written in free verse illuminates the life of this inspiring figure while Alice Ratterree's stunning illustrations bring Jane Addams and her world to life.
"At first Jane was beloved, the New York Evening Post even suggesting she run for president. But Addams became controversial for her peace efforts during World War I, and the FBI labeled her 'the Most Dangerous Woman in America'....An attractive volume introducing an important American to young readers." -- Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 6 - 10 |
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Author | Suzanne Slade |
Illustrator | Alice Ratterree |
ISBN | 1561459135 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
Publisher | Peachtree Publishers |
Language | English |