Brave girl : Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Sweet, Melissa, 1956- illustrator.
Zegar, Rachel, bookjacket designer,
Balzer + Bray, publisher.
HarperCollins (Firm), publisher.
Zegar, Rachel, bookjacket designer,
Balzer + Bray, publisher.
HarperCollins (Firm), publisher.
Published
New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2013].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Status
Frank Carlson Library - JUNIOR NONFICTION
J 331.892 Markel, Michelle
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J 331.892 Markel, Michelle
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Carlson Library - JUNIOR NONFICTION | J 331.892 Markel, Michelle | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Plainville Memorial Library | E 331.892 MAR | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Child labor -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Determination (Personality trait) in children -- Juvenile literature.
Immigrant children -- United States -- Biography.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982 -- Juvenile literature.
Literature.
Picture books for children.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909 -- Juvenile literature.
Strikes and lockouts -- Clothing trade -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature.
Women clothing workers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature.
Women in the labor movement -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature.
Determination (Personality trait) in children -- Juvenile literature.
Immigrant children -- United States -- Biography.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982 -- Juvenile literature.
Literature.
Picture books for children.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909 -- Juvenile literature.
Strikes and lockouts -- Clothing trade -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature.
Women clothing workers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature.
Women in the labor movement -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature.
Bisac Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
Other Subjects
Child labor -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Children's nonfiction. -- NZ-WeK
Children's stories, English -- 21st century.
Clothing workers -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Determination (Personality trait) in children -- Juvenile literature.
Dust jackets (Bindings) -- 2013.
Immigrant children -- United States -- Biography.
Jewish girls -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982 -- Juvenile fiction.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982.
Lemlich, Clara.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909 -- Juvenile literature.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909.
Strikes -- Clothing industry -- New York (N.Y.)
Strikes and lockouts -- Clothing trade -- New York (State) -- New York.
Strikes and lockouts -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Women -- New York (N.Y.)
Women clothing workers -- New York (State) -- New York.
Women employees -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Women in the labor movement -- New York (N.Y.)
Women in the labor movement -- New York (State) -- New York.
Children's nonfiction. -- NZ-WeK
Children's stories, English -- 21st century.
Clothing workers -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Determination (Personality trait) in children -- Juvenile literature.
Dust jackets (Bindings) -- 2013.
Immigrant children -- United States -- Biography.
Jewish girls -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982 -- Juvenile fiction.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982.
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982.
Lemlich, Clara.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909 -- Juvenile literature.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909.
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909.
Strikes -- Clothing industry -- New York (N.Y.)
Strikes and lockouts -- Clothing trade -- New York (State) -- New York.
Strikes and lockouts -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Women -- New York (N.Y.)
Women clothing workers -- New York (State) -- New York.
Women employees -- United States -- Juvenile fiction.
Women in the labor movement -- New York (N.Y.)
Women in the labor movement -- New York (State) -- New York.
More Details
Published
New York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2013].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5, 1 Points
Level 5, 1 Points
Lexile measure
760
Notes
General Note
"The artist used watercolor, gouache, and mixed media to create the illustrations for this book."--Title page verso
General Note
Typography and jacket design by Rachel Zegar.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Participants/Performers
Sweet, Melissa.
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.
Target Audience
Elementary Grade.
Target Audience
760,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,5.0.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts!,3.6.
Awards
Jane Addams Children's Book Award, 2014
Awards
NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor Book, 2014
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Markel, M., Sweet, M., & Zegar, R. (2013). Brave girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 (First edition.). Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Markel, Michelle, Melissa Sweet and Rachel, Zegar. 2013. Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909. Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Markel, Michelle, Melissa Sweet and Rachel, Zegar. Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Markel, Michelle,, Melissa Sweet, and Rachel Zegar. Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 First edition., Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2013.
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