I was researching books for an upcoming Women's History Month program and I came across this gem from Kate Moore. The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark is both captivating and enraging being a true story about how young, female workers were getting poisoned by radium while working on making clock dials in the early twentieth century. These are one of those nonfiction stories that will keep kids reading and entertained.
Summary: The acclaimed national bestseller about America's glowing girls and their brave fight for justice, now adapted for young readers.
Ages: 8-12 years
"As Katherine walked into the studio on her first day, she saw the other dial-painters were already hard at work. Young girls sat in rows, painting dials at top speed. Yet it wasn't the dials that caught Katherine's eye. It was the material they were using to paint them. It was the radium."
This book would be a great book club pick or an excellent choice to read along with a parent since there is the adult version as well. There is also a movie available on Netflix that pairs well with this book. I enjoyed how this true story shows how young girls and women can make a difference when they see a terrible wrong. Inspiring and empowering!
No comments:
Post a Comment