One Step Forward
“Chanté McCormick gives the historical, mostly forgotten, Matilda Young a compelling voice…McCormick’s even tempo and smooth delivery make it easy to follow the extensive author’s notes, including biographical information on the historical figures. Download the accompanying pdf for valuable resources, such as an extensive timeline, bibliography, and author sources. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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One Step Forward is a compelling debut YA historical fiction novel in verse about Matilda Young—the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for picketing the White House to demand women’s right to vote.
Raised in a politically divided family, Matilda wondered if she could be as courageous as her older sister who fought for suffrage. Joining the radical protest movement came with plenty of risk. Women were routinely scorned, harassed, arrested—and worse. And taking a stand for her rights could tear her family apart.
Told in powerful verse, One Step Forward follows Matilda's coming-of-age journey as she takes her first step into action. Amid the backdrop of World War I, Matilda’s story vividly highlights the extreme mental, physical, and emotional battles faced by the protestors leading up to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. It also reveals the bravery, hard work, and spirit of the women who paved the way for future generations to use their voices and votes.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
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