A Lady Has the Floor Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women's Rights

by Hannigan, Kate; Jay, Alison

• ISBN13: 9781635925555
• ISBN10: 163592555X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-02-01
• Publisher: Calkins Creek

Summary

Written in the same vein as the recent best-selling titles I DISSENT and SHE PERSISTED, here is a nonfiction picture book biography of trailblazer Belva Lockwood, the first woman lawyer to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Belva was a lawyer, activist and presidential candidate who devoted her life to overcoming obstacles and demanding equality for women.

Activist Belva Lockwood never stopped asking herself the question Are women not worth the same as men? She had big dreams and didn't let anyone stand in her way--not her father, her law school, or even the U.S. Supreme Court. She fought for equality for women in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in politics. In her quest for fairness and parity, Lockwood ran for President of the United States, becoming the first woman on the ballot. In this riveting nonfiction picture book biography, award-winning author Kate Hannigan and celebrated artist Alison Jay illuminate the life of Lockwood, a woman who was never afraid to take the floor and speak her mind.

Author Biography

Chicago children's author Kate Hannigan writes fiction and nonfiction for young readers. A former newspaper journalist, she loves listening to people's stories and digging deep into research. Her newest title is the nonfiction graphic novel THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE: RISING FROM THE ASHES. Kate's nonfiction picture book biography A LADY HAS THE FLOOR received a Society of Midland Authors honor, was named to the Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" list, a Rhode Island Book Award nominee, A Mighty Girl Best of 2018 selection, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and earned four starred reviews.

Alison Jay is a graduate of the London College of Printing and is the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books, including THE CLOUD SPINNER, written by Michael Catchpool, and A GIFT FOR MAMA, by Linda Ravin Lodding. Alison's signature style is created using alkyd paint on thick cartridge paper, with a crackle varnish, giving an aged effect.