Category: Biography & Autobiography-Women

It began With a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way Lesson Activity

Introduction Gyo Fujikawa did not see herself in the pages of picture books. She knew this was a problem. In the book It Began With a Page, we learn how Fujikawa paved the way for racial inclusion in picture books. The lesson activity invites… Continue Reading “It began With a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way Lesson Activity”

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor – The Woman Who Loved Reptiles Lesson Activity

Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor Summary Watch out! This is the story of a girl with very unusual guests to her tea parties…reptiles!  Yes, Joan Procter was a pioneer in the field of woman scientists. She was fascinated by reptiles, and was often joined by… Continue Reading “Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor – The Woman Who Loved Reptiles Lesson Activity”

Pies From Nowhere Lesson Activity

Pies From Nowhere Summary “Every time I take a flight, I am always mindful of the many people who make a successful journey possible—the known pilots and the unknown ground crew.” Martin Luther King spoke these words as he accepted the Noble Peace Prize.… Continue Reading “Pies From Nowhere Lesson Activity”

Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton Lesson Activity

Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton Summary Think of a favorite author who is also an illustrator. Do you ever wonder about their process? Do they write the story and then work on the illustrations? For Virginia Lee Burton, the illustrations took… Continue Reading “Big Machines: The Story of Virginia Lee Burton Lesson Activity”

Alabama Spitfire: The Story of Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird Lesson Activity

Try this lesson idea that invites learners to consider what makes a great author. #AASLstandards @AASL @BethanyHegedus @BalzerandBray @CASL @FAME

A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women’s Rights

A Lady Has the Floor Summary Did you know there was a time when girls were not allowed to speak in front of an audience at school? During the mid 1800’s, Belva Lockwood saw this happening and knew it was wrong. She decided to… Continue Reading “A Lady Has the Floor: Belva Lockwood Speaks Out for Women’s Rights”

Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World Lesson Activity

Shaking Things Up Summary From the author of the incredible book Ada’s Violin, Susan Hood invites us into the world of female innovators and activists. This book highlights, in poetic verse, the stories of fourteen young women that made a huge difference in the… Continue Reading “Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World Lesson Activity”

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