Bold Women in States' History Series (3)

Perfect for school or home, this collection of short but informative biographies is both a valuable resource and an entertaining read.  Although written for 10-13-year-olds, these books make history fun and lively.  A good read for any age.

 Bold Women in Montana History by Beth Judy
Bold Women in Montana History reveals the feminine side of the Treasure State's storied past.  From the Blackfeet warrior Running Eagle to the stereotype-smashing librarian Alma Jacobs, the eleven women portrayed in this engaging book were indeed bold: breaking down barriers of sexism, racism, and political opposition to emerge as heroines of their time.  Within these pages are stories of fearless femmes who dared to dream and resolved to take action. Among them we meet Annie Morgan, a Philipsburg homesteader whose mysterious life is only now coming to light; the bronco-riding Greenough sisters, Alice and Marge, who became rodeo stars during the sport's heyday; and Elouise Cobell, champion of Native American rights.
Paper, 252 pages, pub. 2017

 Bold Women in Indiana History by  Louise Hillery
This engaging book shows what Hoosier women can do when they dare to be bold!
From Marie Bailly, the first settler in northwest Indiana, to the high-flying Margaret Ray Ringenberg, and from Mother Theodore Guerin, a Catholic nun who was later canonized as a saint, to Vivian Carter, founder of a popular Gary record label, the women portrayed in Bold Women in Indiana History broke down barriers of sexism, racism, and political opposition to emerge as heroines of their time.
Paper,  212 pages. pub. 2016

 Bold Women In California History by Kay Moore
Bold Women in California History reveals what women can do when they dare to be bold. From Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, to Yoshiko Uchida, Japanese internment camp survivor turned children's author, to Elvira Virginia Mugarrieta, who dressed as a man to do things women of the time could not, the thirteen women portrayed in this collection broke down barriers of sexism, racism, and political opposition to emerge as heroines of their time. Whether that meant pushing for change in the state senate, as Rose Ann Vuich did, or escaping slavery and later helping to build and sustain her community, as Biddy Mason did, each and every one of these stories, unique as they are, shows ways in which women have created lasting change. Perfect for school or home, this collection of short but informative biographies is both a valuable resource and an entertaining read.
Paper, 180 pages, pub. 2017