This story is eminently readable and features the important moments, contradictions, and difficulties of Anne Bradstreet's life. It succinctly conveys why she is an important person for us to know about and how she had to face her family's traditions, the society, around her, and stay true to her own self. My kids were impressed by the way her life was limited and the rules that were imposed- an important concept to get across- without finishing the book and focusing solely on the difficulties. Instead, they left it understanding the strength of Bradstreet and the important role she played in paving a path to women being accepted as writers and thinkers. I appreciated Williams' note in the backmatter about the Algonquins and how Bradstreet had been part of the group of people who had stolen their land. It didn't play into her individual story, but it would have been remiss not to note it in a book about that time.
Tania Rex's drawings are a perfect accompaniment to Williams' words. They translate well into the more muted tones used throughout the book and are accentuated by gorgeous pops of color that align with moments of more pronounced strife or inspiration. They made the book appealing and set it in its time period.
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From the Publisher
Teach the child in your life about:
- Overcoming obstacles
- Colonial history
- Women’s history
- Feminism
- American authors
- Puritan immigration
An Inside Look at Poet, Pilgrim, Rebel
The true story of Anne Bradstreet, the first published American author.
- Inspires kids to overcome obstacles they face in their own lives
- Additional facts and engaging information about Anne Bradstreet and Colonial-era America included in the book
- Written by a direct descendant of Anne Bradstreet
- Encourages girls to courageously use their voices
- Includes a timeline of Anne Bradstreet’s life and works from 1612 - 1678
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An inspirational story, lyrically written
My son and I loved this story! Reading about how Anne took what she was given (a time where women were dismissed and told not to voice their opinions) and cleverly turned it around to open the gates. We really enjoyed the subtle touches of rhythm in the words and the author's note at the end. This story holds a fantastic message for girls. You can accomplish what you desire—there's always a way. And a great book for any child to see what the magic of words can do. The illustrations are soft, lovely, and really match the feel of the story and the time. Definitely recommend this book. It would be perfect for a classroom discussing poetry as well!
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My son and I loved this story! Reading about how Anne took what she was given (a time where women were dismissed and told not to voice their opinions) and cleverly turned it around to open the gates. We really enjoyed the subtle touches of rhythm in the words and the author's note at the end. This story holds a fantastic message for girls. You can accomplish what you desire—there's always a way. And a great book for any child to see what the magic of words can do. The illustrations are soft, lovely, and really match the feel of the story and the time. Definitely recommend this book. It would be perfect for a classroom discussing poetry as well!
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