Yesterday, I had the fabulous Kathleen Krull stop by to talk about her new series, WOMEN WHO BROKE THE RULES. I realized that there was so much more that needed to be shared including the answers to her quiz. To check out the interview and quiz, click here. To find out more about the series and to enter to win a set of the books, scroll down.
Dolley Madison: Parties Can be Patriotic
by Kathleen Krull; Illustrated by Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher
Bloomsbury (June 9, 2015)
Sonia Sotomayor: I'll Be the Judge of That!
by Kathleen Krull; Illustrated by Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher
Bloomsbury (June 9, 2015)
Judy Blume: Are You There Reader? It's Me, Judy!
by Kathleen Krull; Illustrated by Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher
Bloomsbury (June 9, 2015)
Sacajawea: Lewis and Clark Would Be Lost Without Me
by Kathleen Krull; Illustrated by Steve Johnson, Lou Fancher
Bloomsbury (June 9, 2015)
Description of the series:
Many awe-inspiring women have changed the course of history. From fighting for social justice and women's rights to discovering and shaping our amazing country, women have left an indelible mark on our past, present, and future. But it's not easy to affect change, and these women didn't always play by the rules to make a difference! Kathleen Krull blends history and humor in this accessible young biography series.
My thoughts on the series:
From the first biography of Kathleen Krull's that I read, I have been a huge fan of her work. When Bloomsbury sent me the first four books in the WOMEN WHO BROKE THE RULES series, I just may have squealed and done a happy dance. Of course, I then had to wait months before I could enjoy the final version and also had to put a hold on sharing more than glimpses of it with teachers until now.
There is a lot to love about this series. Each book is 7" by 9" and just 48 pages long. Perfect for those 7 and 8 year olds who might want to do a report on a strong woman but not quite ready for longer or more complex text. Just because the text is not as complex as a biography written for older readers, Krull never talks down to her readers. Through extensive research, Krull determines what elements to maintain from the lives of these amazing women and what must be cut. The result is a very readable introduction to some fabulous women.
Here are a couple of interior spreads from Judy Blume:
In addition to the engaging text and fun illustrations, there is also a list of books and internet resources to learn more about the amazing woman being featured in this series.
If you are looking for a biography series for 2nd and 3rd graders, these would make a great addition to a classroom library. Thank you to Bloomsbury, the series has been released simultaneously in paperback and hardcover. Consider placing a set of hardcover books in your school library and gifting the paperbacks to teachers or your favorite budding biographers.
Giveaway: If you are interested in a chance to win the 4 initial books in this series, please complete the rafflecopter below. You must be 13 years or older and have a US mailing address. You will be required to answer 4 of the questions from the quiz posted as part of the interview. To see the full quiz, click here. The winner will be picked randomly through rafflecopter. Please note that the answers for the full quiz will be revealed after a winner has been picked.