Hear ye! Hear ye!
Let my voice ring loud and clear!
Today, we're helping to spread the word about a great new Picture Book on tour with The Children's Book, out now via Union Square Kids! It's the story of a voice from the past that had so much influence on the present and future, and most have not even heard the sound of her name. Ladies and gents, join me for some edutainment as we welcome today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...
Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote
by
Jasmine A. Stirling
Illustrated by
Udayana Lugo
Ages 5+ | 48 Pages
Union Square Kids
(2023)
9781454934578
About the book...
Jasmine A. Stirling, author of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice, delivers a powerful, poetic picture book biography about suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt, perfect for fans of I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark and the Rebel Girls series.
As a child, Carrie Chapman Catt asked a lot of questions: How many stars are in the sky? Do germs have personalities? And why can’t Mama vote? Catt’s curiosity led her to college, to a career in journalism, and finally to becoming the president of The National American Woman Suffrage Association. Catt knew the movement needed a change—and she set to work mobilizing women (and men) across the nation to dare to question a woman’s right to vote.
On August 18, 1920, Catt pinned a yellow rose to her dress and waited while lawmakers in Tennessee cast their deciding votes to ratify the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. After a seventy-year campaign, had women finally won the right to vote?
Stirling’s suspenseful retelling of the dramatic final “yea” that changed the history of women’s rights brings the past to life for young readers.
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Dare to dream.
Reach for the stars.
Follow your heart.
All easy enough to say, but to do, now that takes guts... that takes persistence... that takes drive, determination, and a never-say-die-spirit...all things Carrie Chapman Catt had in spades, and it all started with a few questions.
That's right, questions.
She thought about things. She wondered about things. She felt things deeply, and fought for things strongly. She saw where change was needed, and went after that change. When the fight got hard, she went about it in new ways. When she was told no, she continued to pursue that yes, until one day, her message made it into the hearts and minds of enough supporters to turn a nation.
It's a wonderfully told story filled with illustrations that truly bring the past to life, while reminding us that change only comes about because someone decides to speak up. A great lesson for readers of all ages and stages in life, and a great addition to personal, public, and school libraries alike.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jasmine A. Stirling is the author of A Most Clever Girl: How Jane Austen Discovered Her Voice (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021), named a Best Book of the Year by A Mighty Girl and Book Riot, and winner of the IPNE Book Award. It is currently being translated to Mandarin.
Her new book, Dare to Question, Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote (Union Square & Co, 2023, Booklist starred review), tells the story of the queer power couple who transformed the suffrage movement. Her third book, about Jeanne Barret, the botanist who disguised herself as a man and became the first woman to circumnavigate the globe, comes out in 2025.
Learn more about Jasmine.
Follow her on Instagram at @jasmine.a.stirling.author
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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Udayana Lugo is a self-taught illustrator of mixed heritage. Having worked as a designer of many varied things, from jewelry to auto-parts and from furniture to whole interiors, she still does that but in children’s books which are her true passion. She and her husband have lived in Mexico, Italy, and England, but they call British Columbia their home, along with their two kids. When not working on a book, you can find her walking her dog or baking something with her children.
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GIVEAWAY
Enter for the chance to win a personalized, signed copy of Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt’s Voice for the Vote, a set of 5 Girl Power Enamel pins, and a $100 Amazon gift card!
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
-A personalized, signed copy of Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt's Voice for the Vote
-A set of 5 Girl Power Enamel pins
-A $100 Amazon gift card!
Four (4) winners receive:
-A personalized, signed copy of Dare To Question: Carrie Chapman Catt's Voice for the Vote
Dare to Question Book Giveaway
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Special thanks to Bianca at The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this tour to you and for the copy for review. (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Jasmine Stirling. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of the stops on the tour for more bookish fun!
TOUR SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Dare to Question Book Tour Kick-Off |
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 The Fairview Review Book Review of Dare to Question |
Thursday, July 13, 2023 Reading is My Superpower Book Review of Dare to Question |
Friday, July 14, 2023 The Tiny Activists Book Review of Dare to Question |
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Vivian Kirkfield Author Interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
Sunday, July 16, 2023 Dad Suggests Book Review of Dare to Question |
Monday, July 17, 2023 Feminist Books for Kids A Booklist Featuring Dare to Question |
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Dare to Question |
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Barbara Ann Mojica Book Review of Dare to Question |
Thursday, July 20, 2023 The Momma Spot Book Review of Dare to Question |
Friday, July 21, 2023 Twirling Book Princess Book Spotlight of Dare to Question |
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Mombian Book Review of Dare to Question |
Monday, July 24, 2023 Daddy Mojo Book Review of Dare to Question |
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Heart to Heart Book Review of Dare to Question |
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Lisa’s Reading Book Review of Dare to Question |
Thursday, July 27, 2023 My Reading Getaway Book Review of Dare to Question |
Friday, July 28, 2023 Me Two Books Book Activity Paired with Dare to Question |
Sunday, July 30, 2023 Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
Monday, July 31, 2023 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of Dare to Question |
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Dare to Question |
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Because I Said So Book Review of Dare to Question |
Thursday, August 3, 2023 Shooting Stars Mag Book Review of Dare to Question |
Friday, August 4, 2023 The Fictional Café Author Interview with Jasmine A. Stirling |
Monday, August 7, 2023 Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk Book Review of Dare to Question |
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of Dare to Question and Little Free Library Drop |
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Dare to Question |
Thursday, August 10, 2023 Stargirls.Magical.Tale Book Review of Dare to Question |
Friday, August 11, 2023 One More Exclamation Book Review of Dare to Question
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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