Clara Lemlich / written by Deborah Heiligman ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.
Material type:
TextSeries: She persisted (Philomel Books)Publisher: New York : Philomel, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 55 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780593115718
- 0593115716
- 9780593115725
- 0593115724
- She persisted. Clara Lemlich [Cover title]
- Lemlich, Clara, 1886-1982 -- Juvenile literature
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| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Biography | LEMLICH, C. H466 | Available | 33111010577654 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Clara Lemlich!
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Deborah Heiligman, readers learn about the amazing life of Clara Lemlich--and how she persisted .
Clara Lemlich immigrated to New York to escape danger in Ukraine, where she was born. She started working in clothing factories on the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. So she stood up for the rights of workers, especially girls and women--and she won, changing the way factory workers were treated in America forever!
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Clara Lemlich's footsteps and make a difference!A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Nellie Bly, Sonia Sotomayor, and more!
Praise for She Persisted- Clara Lemlich -
"Intentionally and successfully inspiring." -- Kirkus Reviews
"An important addition to the biography section of any library." -- School Library Journal
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-55).
Burning to read -- New worlds -- All fired up -- A fire in her mouth -- She persisted! -- What would Clara do? -- How you can persist.
"A biography of Clara Lemlich, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"-- Provided by publisher.
"Clara Lemlich immigrated to New York to escape danger in Ukraine, where she was born. She started working in clothing factories on the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. So she stood up for the rights of workers, especially girls and women--and she won, changing the way factory workers were treated in America forever!" -- Amazon.com.
Ages 6-9 Philomel Books.
Grades 2-3 Philomel Books.