{"product_id":"a-lady-has-the-floor-belva-lockwood-speaks-out-for-womens-rights-hardcover","title":"A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women's Rights - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKate Hannigan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlison Jay\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten in the same vein as the recent best-selling titles I DISSENT and SHE PERSISTED, here is a nonfiction picture book biography of trailblazer Belva Lockwood, the first woman lawyer to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Belva was a lawyer, activist and presidential candidate who devoted her life to overcoming obstacles and demanding equality for women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActivist Belva Lockwood never stopped asking herself the question \u003ci\u003eAre women not worth the same as men?\u003c\/i\u003e She had big dreams and didn't let anyone stand in her way--not her father, her law school, or even the U.S. Supreme Court. She fought for equality for women in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in politics. In her quest for fairness and parity, Lockwood ran for President of the United States, becoming the first woman on the ballot. In this riveting nonfiction picture book biography, award-winning author Kate Hannigan and celebrated artist Alison Jay illuminate the life of Lockwood, a woman who was never afraid to take the floor and speak her mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate Hannigan loves digging up stories about remarkable people forgotten by history. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Detective's Assistant, \u003c\/i\u003e the story of America's first woman detective, which won the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for best middle-grade fiction. She is also the author of the Cupcake Cousins series. Kate lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her family and dog. Visit katesbooks.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlison Jay has been drawing and painting since she was a child. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eIf Kisses Were Colors \u003c\/i\u003eby Janet Lawler and \u003ci\u003eListen, Listen\u003c\/i\u003e by Phillis Gershator, and is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBee and Me\u003c\/i\u003e. Alison lives in London, England.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women's Rights\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764164657440,"sku":"9781629794532","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/63521e95cc771f0b46cb67d8db5b1a42.webp?v=1780244482","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-lady-has-the-floor-belva-lockwood-speaks-out-for-womens-rights-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}