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Rosie, A Detroit Herstory (Great Lakes Books Series)
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About Rosie, A Detroit Herstory
Review Rosie, a Detroit Herstory recalls the invaluable contributions made by women workers (the Rosies) to the Allied victory in World War II through their work in Detroit's war industries. Bailey Sisoy Isgro's words and Nicole Lapointe's marvelous illustrations combine to recall the dedicated and patriotic heroines who played such vital roles in the war effort. (Charles K. Hyde author of Arsenal of Democracy: The American Automobile Industry in World War II and Images from the Arsenal of Democracy 2018-03-27)Bailey Sisoy Isgro and Nicole Lapointe have created a sweeping look at female empowerment in Detroit during World War II. The story of Rosie and her kin will inspire women young and old with its dramatic story, amazing illustrations, and detail-rich rhymes. This book makes history a pleasure for all ages. (Karen Dybis journalist and author of Better Made in Michigan: The Salty Story of Detroit's Best Chip 2018-03-27)Rosie, a Detroit Herstory is delightful and also insightful. For someone who thought she knew the story, this beautifully written and illustrated book proves there is always so much more to know. As Bailey Sisoy Isgro shows us, Rosie is inside us all. (Amy Haimerl author of Detroit Hustle: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Home 2018-03-27)Rosie, A Detroit Herstory is a poetic resurrection of a story that wallops in history, women, and Detroit. It reminds us that we can indeed do anything. (Kim Kozlowski coordinator of Detroit Little Libraries campaign 2018-03-27)The story behind the iconic image of Rosie the Riveter unfolds in rhyming verse and colorful illustrations that conveythe strength, bravery, diversity, and patriotism of the hardworking women on the home front during World War II. Theautomotive factories of Detroit were rededicated to the production of bombers, tanks, battleships, and bullets; aunique slice of Americana emerges, complete with a detailed historical timeline, glossary, and photographs of talented"Rosies" riveting, welding, drilling, and making history. (Pallas Gates McCorquodale Foreword Reviews 2018-09-01)I loved that this book was a history lesson for me. I learned about Detroit and I also learned a lot of new words like luftwaffe, Axis powers and isolationist. I also learned the word Nazi. It's a scary and sad word. I recommend this book to anyone who needs to know there is no such thing as "the wrong sex" and everyone should be accepted to do anything, no matter the gender. (Elena, age 9 Elena Reads 2018-11-12)"Rosie, A Detroit Herstory" offers an inspiring lesson to children about the profound role women can play with hard work and determination. (Steve Neavling Motor City Muckraker 2018-09-08)A welcome and highly recommended picture book history of the contributions of women during a time of global war, "Rosie, a Detroit Herstory" is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections. (James A. Cox Midwest Book Review 2018-08-17)This well-told story introduced readers to one of the most remarkable and major social, cultural, and economic changes in American and women's history. [...] This book offers children valuable insights into a significant and often overlooked aspect of American history and how World War II changed forever women's place in society. (Michigan in Books 2018-09-01)I liked that this book was about women can do things that men can too. I liked learning about the history. I really liked the illustrations. I think teachers should use this in their classrooms and libraries so kids can learn about this. (Bridget, age 9 Bridget and the Books 2017-10-16) Product Description Rosie, a Detroit Herstory is a remarkable story for young readers about women workers during World War II. At this time in history, women began working jobs that had previously been performed only by men, such as running family businesses, operating machinery, and working on assembly lines. Across America, women produced every
