BOOKS
by
Lisa Frederiksen Bohannon
Women's Work: the Story of Betty Friedan
(2004) Grades 6-12
www.morganreynolds.com
Book Description: The Feminine Mystique, written by Betty Friedan and published in 1963, was one of the catalyst events launching the modern women's rights movement. This new biography presents Friedan's multi-faceted life and work in fascinating detail.
Special Recognitions: Named to the Pennsylvania Library Associations' 2004 Young Adult Top 40 Nonfiction Titles List and to the TriState (Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey) 2005 Young Adult Book Review Committee's Books of Note.
Review: School Library Journal, November 2004 "From her early years as a journalist through the publication of The Feminine Mystique to her role in the founding of the National Organization for Women, and her more recent support for seniors’ rights, this title describes Friedan’s considerable influence and significance. The author does a good job of fitting the subject into the context of her time.... She does not attempt to glorify, but presents a profile of a complex woman with strengths and weaknesses. This is an interesting book that will help teens to understand just how much has changed and how much women have accomplished in the last 50 years...."
Recommended: The Horn Book Guide, July-December 2004.
Review: ALA Booklist, January 2005, Bohannon offers a straightforward, unsensationalized biography of her history-making subject. The chapters that follow Friedan chronological through life nicely incorporate relevant cultural and historical background.... Throughout, Bohannon balances frankly portrayed, unflattering subject matter with Friedan's extraordinary achievements.
This book is available online at barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Freedom Cannot Rest: Ella Baker and the Civil Rights
Movement (2005)
Grades 7 & up www.morganreynolds.com
Book Description: Over the course of her life, Ella Baker helped found scores of organizations, campaigns, and coalitions dedicatedto the fight for civil rights. Two of the more prominent were the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Her life's story parallels that of the civil rights movement, illustrating the adage that one person can make a difference. Freedom Cannot Rest: Ella Baker and the Civil Rights Movement brings alive some of the most turbulent and dramatic years in our nation's history.
Review: AfroAmericanHeritage, December 2005, "...This book is clearly written and amply illustrated with period photos and artwork. In addition to being a compelling biography of Ella Baker, it also provides a concise overview of the Civil Rights Movement, particularly with regard to the various approaches and factions within the movement...." Gerri Gribi, Curator, www.AfroAmericanHeritage.com.
Special Recognition: Named to the 2006 Middle School and 2006 High School California Collections by California Readers, a group of educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, parents, book sellers and business representatives.
Review: School Library Journal December 2005, "Bohannon's biography joins Joanne Grant's 1998 work on the same subject. Both authors wrote about a life long neglected, but worth telling about. Baker was a major player in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. She was the principal organizer of SNCC, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. A selfless fighter for the rights of black Americans, her achievements have often been overlooked....Bohannon is more objective and makes good use of vintage photographs, artwork, and text boxes that further explain historical events...." –Carol Jones Collins, Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ
This book is available online at barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Women’s
Rights and Nothing Less: the Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton
(2001)
Grades 6-12 www.morganreynolds.com
Book Description: An exciting and insightful look at the life of one of the founders of the American women's rights movement.
Reviews: LA Booklist December 1, 2000 "In this engrossing biography, Bohannon paints a vivid picture of a headstrong yet compassionate figure..."
School Library Journal December 1, 2000 "This slim, well-written biography describes Stanton's life from her childhood in a conservative, wealthy home in New York..."
Children's Bookwatch -- "Provides excellent background history."
This book is available online at
barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Failure is Impossible! The Story of
Susan B. Anthony (2002)
Grades 6-12 www.morganreynolds.com
Book Description: A captivating biography, rich in the details that bring texture to the life and times of Susan B. Anthony, one of the most famous leaders of the suffragist and women's rights movements. Susan was also instrumental in the Temperance and Abolitionist movements which will leave readers amazed by her strength, courage and dedication to the causes she held dear.
Reviews: School Library Journal November, 2001 "Bohannon weaves interesting social detail into her account…."
Children's Bookwatch -- "[A] fine biography...will prove excellent for reports."
This book is available online at barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Occupations
Outlook: An Exploration for Teens
Teens will find information on some 200 occupations, including job
descriptions that go beyond the obvious, subjects and skills necessary to
do that job, and related jobs that would work for individuals who find
that particular occupation and/or skills set interesting. Additionally,
teens will find salary ranges, job outlook and education requirements for
each occupation. This is an excellent resource for teens wanting to
explore career possibilities.
This
book is available online at
careerkids.com.
Job Hunt: Find it, Get it, Keep it
This workbook takes the job hunt and divides it into three parts:
identifying the job you're looking for; tips on how to look for and apply
for jobs and keys to success in the all-important interview. The fourth
section gives teens tips on what is necessary to keep a job once they've
landed one; and section five gives students money managing suggestions in
order to make the most of the paycheck they'll earn.
This
book is available online at
careerkids.com
Resume
Writing for Teens and Other First Time Job Hunting Tips for High School
and Early College (2nd Edition
2003) www.careerkids.com
Workbook Description: Here is a resume writing workbook for teens and other first time job hunters. It will help them identify the job skills they’ve achieved through their school, sports, and extracurricular activities and how to effectively showcase them in a resume (even if they’ve never had a “real” job). It also includes tips on interviewing, networking, and follow-up. This is an excellent resource and a great addition to any high school's career guidance center.
This book is available online at careerkids.com.