Audacity by Jeff Mack

Audacity by Jeff Mack

A 2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist

The inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, whose fight for equal rights led to the largest strike by women in American history

A gorgeously told novel in verse written with intimacy and power, Audacity is inspired by the real-life story of Clara Lemlich, a spirited young woman who emigrated from Russia to New York at the turn of the twentieth century and fought tenaciously for equal rights. Bucking the norms of both her traditional Jewish family and societal conventions, Clara refuses to accept substandard working conditions in the factories on Manhattan's Lower East Side. For years, Clara devotes herself to the labor fight, speaking up for those who suffer in silence. In time, Clara convinces the women in the factories to strike, organize, and unionize, culminating in the famous Uprising of the 20,000.

Powerful, breathtaking, and inspiring, Audacity is the story of a remarkable young woman, whose passion and selfless devotion to her cause changed the world.

Praise for AUDACITY:

A 2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist
A Washington Post Best Children's Books for April: Poetry Edition
An ILA Notable Book for a Global Society
A 2016 NCTE Children's Notable Verse Novel
A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
An ALA Top 10 Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
An ALSC Notable Children's Book nominee
A BCCB Blue Ribbon winner

* Crowder breathes life into a world long past....Compelling, powerful and unforgettable. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* This book stands alone....an impactful addition to any historical fiction collection.--School Library Journal, starred review

* With a thorough historical note, glossary of terms, and bibliography, this will make an excellent complement to units on women's rights and the labor movement, but it will also satisfy readers in search of a well-told tale of a fierce heroine.--BCCB, starred review

* This is an excellent title that can open discussions in U.S. history and economics courses about women's rights, labor unions, and the immigrant experience.--School Library Connection, starred review

Based on the true story of Clara Lemlich, Audacity throbs with the emotions of this exceptional young woman who fought for equal rights and improved labor standards in factories. Melanie Crowder's verses spit out Clara's rage, cradle her longing and soar like the birds that are her constant companions.--Bookpage

Crowder's (Parched) use of free verse in this fictionalization of Russian-Jewish immigrant Clara Lemlich's life brings a spare poignancy to a familiar history.--Publishers Weekly

Brilliant, riveting, informative. --Cynthia Levinson, critically acclaimed author of We've Got a Job

Audacity is an evocative reimagining of a fascinating historical figure who should be remembered for her determination in the face of great odds and powerful opposition--and for her role in changing America. Melanie Crowder's powerful verse reveals a long-past world, but the combination of hope and outrage that Clara Lemlich brought to her struggle should be both recognizable and inspirational to teen readers longing to right the injustices of our day.--Margaret Peterson Haddix, critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Uprising

Melanie Crowder (www.melaniecrowder.net) is the author of National Jewish Book Award finalist and ILA Notable Book for a Global Society Audacity, as well as A Nearer Moon and Parched. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Melanie lives with her family on Colorado's Front Range where she has worked as an educator for more than a decade. You can follow her on Twitter @MelanieACrowder.

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ISBN 13	9780399168994
ISBN 10	0399168990
Title	Audacity
Author	Jeff Mack
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2015-01-08
Number of pages	400
Prizes	Commended for National Jewish Book Award (Young Adult) 2015
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.