đź“– Roses and Radicals: The Epic Story of How American Women Won the Right to Vote by Susan Zimet. Here is a terrific comprehensive account of the history of the Women’s Suffrage movement in the United States. Zimet nicely weaves the activists’ personal stories into the narrative. “The story of women's suffrage is epic, frustrating, and as complex as the women who fought for it. Illustrated with portraits, period cartoons, and other images, Roses and Radicals celebrates this captivating yet overlooked piece of American history and the women who made it happen.” – Middle • High

đź“– Elizabeth Started All the Trouble by Doreen Rappaport. Here’s a picture book account of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the many other notable women who contributed to the 144-year fight for women’s suffrage. Packed with lots of good information and memorable illustrations. End materials include short bios of the “Trailblazers” and a list of important dates. â€“ Elementary

📖 I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote by Linda Arms White.​ In 1869, the Wyoming Territory became the first to grant women unrestricted suffrage. This appealing picture book tells the story of Esther Morris, whose perseverence and can-do spirit was instrumental in winning the vote for women in Wyoming. – Elementary

📖 You Forgot Your Skirt, Amelia Bloomer! by Shana Corey. This tribute to Amelia Bloomer—feminist and fashion icon—is fun for all ages. The illustrations and text convey a playful, irreverent tone. – ​Preschool • Elementary

▶️ The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington from TED-Ed. “On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands of women gathered in Washington D.C. for the Women’s Suffrage Parade—the first mass protest for a woman’s right to vote. Michelle Mehrtens details how the march rejuvenated the fight for the 19th amendment.” – All

▶️ Women in the 19th Century from Crash Course. John Green teaches that “in the 19th Century, the United States was changing rapidly … Things were also in a state of flux for women. The reform movements, which were in large part driven by women, gave these self-same women the idea that they could work on their own behalf, and radically improve the state of their own lives. So, while these women were working on prison reform, education reform, and abolition, they also started talking about equal rights, universal suffrage, temperance, and fair pay.” – Middle • High

▶️ Women’s Suffrage from Crash Course. “In which John Green teaches you about American women in the Progressive Era and, well, the progress they made. So the big deal is, of course, the right to vote women gained when the 19th amendment was passed and ratified. But women made a lot of other gains in the 30 years between 1890 and 1920.” – Middle • High

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📖 Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote by Tanya Lee Stone. “What would you do if someone told you you can’t be what you want to be because you are a girl?” So begins this story of the indomitable Elizabeth Cady Stanton; this book will make a nice addition to your study of 19th century women’s suffrage efforts. – Elementary

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📖 Heart on Fire: Susan B. Anthony Votes for President by Ann Malaspina. "Outrageous. Unbelievable. True." Malaspina tells the true story of suffragist Susan B. Anthony's attempt to vote in the presidential election of 1872, and of the arrest, trial, and guilty verdict that followed. Simple enough for younger kids. – Elementary

📖 Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony Inspired by Historical Facts by Nikki Grimes. This fictionalized account imagines a conversation between two great heroes of the 19th century: Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony. A good place to learn more about Tubman, Anthony, and their roles in the abolition and suffrage movements. – Elementary • Middle

đź”— Content Connection: Slavery. Learn more about the extraordinary Harriet Tubman.

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📖 My Name is Truth: The Life of Sojourner Truth by Ann Turner. This is a nice picture book introduction to the life of suffragist Sojourner Truth. Younger children might also enjoy Andrea David Pinkney and Brian Pinkney’s vibrantly illustrated book, Sojourner Truth's Step-Stomp Stride. – Elementary

▶️ The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth from TED-Ed. Get to know the story of Sojourner Truth, a woman born into slavery who became known as a powerful orator and outspoken activist. – All

▶️ Sojourner Truth's Ain't I A Woman speech performed by Alfre Woodard.​ Watch renowned actress Alfre Woodard deliver a powerful reading of Sojourner Truth's historic 1851 "Ain't I A Woman" speech. – All

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