The Only Woman in the Photo: Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America

Discover the incredible life of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet and the mastermind behind Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, in this fascinating picture book biography that's perfect for fans of I Dissent.

Most people know about President FDR, but do you know the woman who created his groundbreaking New Deal?

As a young girl, Frances Perkins was very shy and quiet. But her grandmother encouraged Frances to always challenge herself. When somebody opens a door to you, go forward.

And so she did.

Frances realized she had to make her voice heard, even when speaking made her uncomfortable, and use it to fight injustice and build programs to protect people across the nation. So when newly-elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt finally asked Frances to be the first female Secretary of Labor and help pull the nation out of the Great Depression, she knew she had to walk through that open door and forward into history.

In this empowering, inspirational biography, discover how the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet led the charge to create the safety net that protects American workers and their families to this day.

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 02/04/2020
Pages: 48
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781481491518
Age: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510777 / Only Woman in the Photo: Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2019
Booklist 11/15/2019 pg. 42
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2019
School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 91
Publishers Weekly 01/06/2020
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2020 pg. 102
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Kathleen Krull (1952-2021) was the author of over 100 books, including No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader; A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull; Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought); The Only Woman in the Photo; and other acclaimed biographies for young readers. Visit her website at KathleenKrull.com.

Alexandra Bye is a freelance illustrator specializing in fun, colorful illustrations for a variety of media such as editorial and children's publications. Her work is constantly inspired by her flourishing New England community and reflects the energy and dynamic personality of hometown pride. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking, Nordic ski racing, Jiu Jitsu, studying nutritional therapy, and hiking in the White Mountains with her dog, Oliver.