Thanks to Frances Perkins: Fighter for Workers' Rights (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781682631362)

An engaging picture book biography of Frances Perkins, the activist and first female United States cabinet member who created the Social Security program. From award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson.

At 31, Frances Perkins witnessed the Triangle Waist Factory fire in 1911, one of the worst industrial disasters in United States history. The event forever changed her, and she dedicated herself to the fight for workers' rights.

When she became Secretary of Labor in Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, she had the opportunity to make real her bold vision of a country where no one is left out and everyone is protected. Thanks to her efforts, we have the Social Security program, a move that changed Americans' lives for generations to come.

Deborah Hopkinson's energetic text and Kristy Caldwell's appealing illustrations unite to tell Perkins' fascinating story as well as introduce early concepts of financial literacy, the Social Security Act, and the New Deal. Back matter features more information about Frances Perkins, Social Security, and resources for economic education.

Author: Deborah Hopkinson
ISBN-10: 1682631362
ISBN-13: 9781682631362
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
Language: English
Published: 08/04/2020
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2020
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2020
Publishers Weekly 07/06/2020
Booklist 07/01/2020 pg. 58
School Library Journal 08/01/2020 pg. 92
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2020 pg. 125
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average