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Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children Hardcover – Picture Book, February 25, 2020

by Jonah Winter (Author), Nancy Carpenter (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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A stunning picture book about Mary "Mother" Jones and the 100 children who marched from Philadelphia to New York in a fiery protest against child labor.

Here's the inspiring story of the woman who raised her voice and fist to protect kids' childhoods and futures-- and changed America forever. Mother Jones is MAD, and she wants you to be MAD TOO, and stand up for what's right! Told in first-person, New York Times bestelling author, Jonah Winter, and acclaimed illustrator, Nancy Carpenter, share the incredible story of Mother Jones, an Irish immigrant who was essential in the fight to create child labor laws. Well into her sixties, Mother Jones had finally had enough of children working long hours in dangerous factory jobs, and decided she was going to do something about it. The powerful protests she organized earned her the name "the most dangerous woman in America." And in the Children's Crusade of 1903, she lead one hundred boys and girls on a glorious march from Philadelphia right to the front door of President Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island home.

Open this beautiful and inspiring picture book to learn more about this feminist icon and how she inspired thousands to make change.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    NC990L
  6. Dimensions
    10.31 x 0.4 x 11.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Schwartz & Wade
  8. Publication date
    February 25, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    044981291X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0449812914
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Praise for Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children:

“A stellar introduction to an important and ongoing social issue.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Winter's affirmative text, paired with Carpenter's dramatic art featuring an insistent Mother, dramatically demonstrate both the injustice and determination.” —Booklist, starred review

“Adroitly capture[s] both the grim reality of children at work and the irresistible hope of people coming together to demand change.” —Publishers Weekly

“The theme—that progress is worth fighting for and may not show immediate success—is there for the taking.” —The Horn Book

“An engaging topic for starting discussion of child labor in America’s past and the worldwide child-labor abuses that continue today.”  —The Bulletin 

Praise for Jonah Winter's Elvis is King!:

"Readers will want to pore over this thoroughly engaging volume." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"[A] sly, rollicking picture book bio of Elvis Presley and his rise from mic-shy blond tyke to teen dreamboat with product-infused raven hair who turned his stage-fright trembling into iconic sex appeal" —The Bulletin, starred review

Praise for Nancy Carpenter's A Letter to My Teacher:

"A valuable lesson in empathy, internalized and paid forward."  —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Hopkinson’s moving epistolary text and Carpenter’s emotionally incisive flashbacks chronicle the evolving relationship between an impulsive second grader and her life-changing teacher." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

Jonah Winter is the award-winning author of more than forty nonfiction picture books that promote environmental awareness and social and racial justice. Among them are Here Comes the Garbage Barge!; Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality; My Name is James Madison Hemings; Barack; The Founding Fathers!; and Lillian’s Right to Vote, a Jane Addams Children’s Book Award recipient and Kirkus Prize finalist. Visit him at jonahwinter.com.

Nancy Carpenter is the illustrator of many books for children, including A Letter to My Teacher, by Deborah Hopkinson; Balderdash!: John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books by Michelle Merckel; and Dear Mr. Washington by Lynn Cullen, called "hilarious and bright, with clever attention to detail," by School Library Journal in a starred review. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can follow her on Twitter (@NancyCarpentr) and Facebook.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schwartz & Wade; Illustrated edition (February 25, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 044981291X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0449812914
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC990L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.21 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.31 x 0.4 x 11.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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    Jonah Winter is the award-winning, celebrated author of over 40 nonfiction picture books, including New York Times bestseller, BARACK. Jonah Winter’s wide-ranging interests have led him to write and illustrate picture books on racism, baseball players, avant-garde artists, jazz musicians, exotic dancers, presidents, manual laborers, Beethoven’s difficulties moving in and out of 39 apartments, garbage, 12-century mystics, and his own father’s experiences growing up in East Texas during the Great Depression. His book about racial injustice and voting rights, LILLIAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE, was a 2016 Jane Addams Award Honor Book and a 2015 Kirkus Prize finalist. Three of his books, DIEGO, HERE COME THE GARBAGE BARGE and RUTH BADER GINSBURG, were New York Times Best Illustrated Books. His book about the making of the atom bomb, THE SECRET PROJECT, received 5 starred reviews. His book about the children of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, MY NAME IS JAMES MADISON HEMINGS, was a New York Times Notable. A poet, painter, musician, and cook, Jonah Winter divides his time between New York City and a small town in Pennsylvania.

    To find out more about Jonah Winter, go to his website: www.jonahwinter.com

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    Nancy Carpenter is the illustrator of more than sixty books for children, including Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine by Gloria Whelan, an ALA Notable Children's Book and CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book; Apples to Oregon by Deborah Hopkinson, an ALA Notable Children’s Book and SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner; and Lucky Ducklings by Eva Moore, a Parent’s Choice Gold Medal Award winner. Her unique multimedia approach to illustration has garnered numerous honors, including two Christopher Awards and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, daughter, son and dog.

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This book did not sugarcoat the reality of what life was like for factory children before child labor laws, but its matter-of-fact tone helped keep the information feeling child appropriate. Would recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pertinent book for worker’s rights
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This book did not sugarcoat the reality of what life was like for factory children before child labor laws, but its matter-of-fact tone helped keep the information feeling child appropriate. Would recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pertinent book for worker’s rights
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023
This book did not sugarcoat the reality of what life was like for factory children before child labor laws, but its matter-of-fact tone helped keep the information feeling child appropriate. Would recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful picture book biography
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022
Such a wonderful picture book biography! Written in a fun and perfect voice for this title. I'm impressed with this story and the inspiration it provides. Great illustrations, too.
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Mom of Four
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
With anti-union sentiments on the rise today, this book is such a great reminder of what life in America used to look like. Everyone should know about Mother Jones and why she is responsible for the freedom, dignity and education of our children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
Beautiful illustrations. Important history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important History in child friendly version
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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My 8 & 11 year olds enjoy this book and it allows us to discuss the importance of unions, current events, as well as family history (Appalachian)!
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