Brave girl : Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
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Author
Markel, Michelle.
Contributors
Sweet, Melissa, 1956- illustrator.
Published
New York : Balzer + Bray, [2013].
Status
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Children's Biographies - 1st Floor
J 331.8928 LEMLICH Markel
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Shirtwaist Makers' Strike, New York, N.Y., 1909.
Strikes and lockouts -- Clothing trade -- New York (State) -- New York.
Women clothing workers -- New York (State) -- New York.
Women in the labor movement -- New York (State) -- New York.
Other Subjects
Lemlich, Clara, -- 1886-1982.

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Published
New York : Balzer + Bray, [2013].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 5, 1 Points

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district.
Target Audience
Ages 4-9.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,5.0,0.5,156055.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,K-2,3.6,2,Quiz: 59755.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Markel, M., & Sweet, M. (2013). Brave girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 . Balzer + Bray.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Markel, Michelle and Melissa Sweet. 2013. Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909. Balzer + Bray.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Markel, Michelle and Melissa Sweet. Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 Balzer + Bray, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Markel, Michelle., and Melissa Sweet. Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 Balzer + Bray, 2013.

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