This book really dives into Women's Suffrage in a very informative yet fun and interesting way. This is the third book I've read in Kate Messner's History Smashers series and I once again loved reading it. Like the other topics, Women's Suffrage wasn't covered a lot in school. In this book, I also loved how it showed that the women that are taught in textbooks were not perfect, but were also complex people. I really like how it illuminates how the stories we were taught in school ended up there. This was especially true with how Susan B. Anthony was portrayed. This book is especially poignant for the anniversary of the 19th amendment this year. This was a real delight to read and I cannot wait to recommend this and all the other History Smasher titles to my patrons, both young and old.

Another wonderful addition to this nonfiction series. Really appreciate Messneer’s voice throughout.

I received an electronic ARC from Random House Children's Publishing through NetGalley.
Messner brings readers through the true history of this movement. She shares the information through simple to follow narrative for middle grade readers. The women involved are presented as real - faults and all. Messner does not shy away from the racist attitudes of so many of the leaders. She also presents the other organizations who fought for voting rights for all people. The book finishes with current information as civil rights battles continue. A timeline of the women's rights movement is presented at the end of the book.
This series provides opportunities for discussion in classes or families. The books serve as springboards to explore further.

Thank you Random House Children's and Netgalley for the digital ARC.

This was a lovely history book on the path to women's suffrage in the US. The book details so much and almost feels like a primer for a high school level class. It does a great job going into both the well known and lesser known figures and events of the multigenerational movement(s). A definite read for those who like the "Who Was' series.

History Smashers: Women’s Right to vote is an interesting and thought provoking look at the suffrage movement. The book does an excellent job of not painting this movement as simplistic but of showing different elements, sides and people, many of who are overlooked when this subject is taught in a history book. Love how the writers weaves in real life letters news articles and other media from this time in history that help bring to light how real the right to vote was and why it was worth fighting for.

This is absolutely going to be added to our school library! Great work Kate! Now, can this be a series? Women rockstars who have been left out of the history books in science, literature, art, music, business...?