Books like Kids on strike! by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
This book examines the harsh realities of child labor in the United States, detailing how children from the cotton mills of New England to the coal mines of Pennsylvania endured long hours and unsafe conditions. It chronicles pivotal strikes, beginning with the mill worker protests of 1828 and 1836, through the coal strikes of the early 1900s, and the influential advocacy of Mother Jones. The narrative highlights the courage of young workers who demanded fair wages, better housing, and safer workplaces—showing that some boy‑and‑girl‑led strikes achieved real change while others met with setbacks. The stories, ranging from heartbreaking to inspiring, serve as a testament to the resilience and determination of children who helped shape America’s industrial past.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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