Why people recommend it
Brave Girl by Michelle Markel is an inspiring picture book biography that tells the true story of Clara Lemlich, a young Ukrainian immigrant who led the largest strike of female workers in American history in New York City. On an episode of The Book Review titled The Lives of Flies broadcast on 2024-07-18, guest Marjorie Ingall discussed the emotional impact of the title during a conversation about exceptional children's literature. Ingall enthusiastically recommended the book, confessing that it belonged to a special category of picture books that she could cry over repeatedly whenever she read it. The narrative celebrates labor rights, courage, and the power of collective action through the remarkable life of a young woman who refused to accept unjust working conditions in the garment industry. Ingall's heartfelt endorsement highlighted the book's profound ability to move adult readers just as deeply as young audiences, praising Michelle Markel's ability to craft a historically rich and emotionally stirring biographical account suitable for inspiring future generations of activists and readers.
Who recommended it
- Marjorie Ingall Recommended
Marjorie Ingall — 1 mention
“among picture books I can cry over and over and over again when I read Brave girl which is by Michelle marle”