Published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Summary: From the time she was a young girl, Gloria Steinem enjoyed learning more about the world around her. After graduating from Smith College, she became a journalist, but grew frustrated when she was assigned articles about celebrities and scandals. In 1971, she and Dorothy Pitman Hughes started Ms. magazine, the first magazine owned and written by women, that allowed her to write the kinds of articles she wanted. She also became known as a speaker during a time that women were advocating for equal rights. Although girls today grow up in a much different world from the one Gloria experienced, she continues to work for equal rights for all. Includes author’s and illustrator’s notes, a timeline of U.S. women’s history, and a bibliography. 48 pages; grades 2-5.
Pros: An interesting look at a woman who has worked for equal rights for more than half a century. The Ms. magazine covers on the endpapers are a fun way to see some of the other women who have been influential in this area.
Cons: The text was somewhat rambling; I think the story could have been told in 32-40 pages.
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