Presenting a fresh view and focusing on these individuals’ determination and resulting achievements, Krull adroitly tells their stories from birth to death. . . Strong additions to biography collections.
School Library Journal
In both volumes the illustrators ably depict their subjects from childhood on with features both recognizable and expressive. . . Readers should come away impressed by her uncommon independence of spirit and opinion.
Kirkus Reviews
Interior color illustrations, executed by different illustrators and in different styles, further enhance these titles. Visually appealing, with quality information, these books are ideal offerings.
School Library Journal on the Women Who Broke the Rules series
Smart and animated. . . . Young readers will come away properly inspired by the examples of these admirable rule-breakers. The author of the justly renowned What the Neighbors Thought series digs a little deeper with these equally engaging single volumes.
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KATHLEEN KRULL is an acclaimed biographer for young readers. Her books have received rave reviews and won numerous awards, including the Boston Globe/ Horn Book Honor Award. She is also the author of Louisa May’s Battle, Pocahontas, A Woman for President, and many more books. Kathleen lives in San Diego, California, with her husband.
www.kathleenkrull.com
ELIZABETH BADDELEY obtained her MFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. Prior to working full time as a freelance illustrator, Elizabeth worked for 5 years at Hallmark Cards. Her first children's book A Woman in the House (and Senate) was released this year. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri.
www.ebaddeley.com