All Bessie wants is to go hiking with her father and brothers. But
it's 1896, and girls don't get to hike. They can't vote either, which
Bessie discovers when Susan B. Anthony comes to town to help lead the
campaign for women's suffrage.
Stirred into action, Bessie joins the movement and discovers that small
efforts can result in small changes--and maybe even big ones.
Inspired by the diary of the real-life Bessie Keith Pond, a ten-year-old
girl who lived in California during the suffrage campaign, author Claire
Rudolf Murphy and illustrator Stacey Schuett offer a thought-provoking
introduction to the fight for women's rights.
This story of hope and determination is perfect for girl-power readers!