Books like Marching with Aunt Susan by Claire Rudolf Murphy
Bessie, the spirited daughter of a frontier family, is denied the chance to hike with her father and brothers simply because she is a girl. Seeking a sense of purpose, she attends a suffrage rally led by the legendary Susan B. Anthony. There, Bessie learns about the movement for women’s rights and realizes that her gender should not set limits on her aspirations. Through this experience, she starts to question the social roles imposed upon her and begins to imagine a future where she can pursue adventures on her own terms.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Claire Rudolf Murphy
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