The Founding Mothers of the United States

A True Book: Women's History in the U.S.

by Selene Castrovilla

Many women helped shape a free and independent United States of America. They are known as the Founding Mothers. These smart, brave women were ambassadors, fostering peace between Native Americans and Europeans. They risked their lives by writing, printing, and distributing information about the fight for independence. They supported their husbands during battle and even donned disguises to join the army. They were all key in shaping the America of today. This book tells their story. Women are sometimes called the silent protagonists of history. But since before the founding of our nation until now, women have organized, marched, and inspired. They forced change and created opportunity.With engaging text, fun facts, photography, infographics, and art, this new set of books examines how individual women of differing races and socioeconomic status took a stand, and how groups of women lived and fought throughout the history of this country. It looks at how they celebrated victories that included the right to vote, the right to serve their country, and the right to equal employment. The aim of this much-needed set of five books is to bring herstory to young readers!

Genres: History

48 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 2020

About the author

Hi everyone! I'm a lifelong book lover, and when I was a kid, books saved my life. I was so lonely, but when I held a book and travelled to the place where those characters lived, I was somewhere else, where I had friends. I recently encountered a character like me, Abigail, in TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED by Chelsea Sedoti.
Isn't it exciting to find a piece of yourself in a book?

There's a piece of myself in all of my books, no matter the genre. Yes, I write in several genres, much to the dismay of my editors and, often, to myself. But I love literature, and my muse cannot be confined to one type of story. And no matter the "label", all books have humanity in common. I write about humanity. I want to understand the un-understandable. I want to explore dark thoughts and darker intentions. I want to know why people hurt each other.
And while the rational part of me knows this is impossible, the irrational writer part of me keeps trying, one manuscript at a time.

My goal is to connect with your hearts!

Please visit https://linktr.ee/selenecastrovilla.

Reviews

[Monica Shellhamer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s great to learn about some of the unknown people involved in the American Revolution.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great children's book about some of the women behind the Revolutionary War efforts. It made me want to read more of these women's lives: Mercy Otis Warren, Phillis Wheatley, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Nanyehi/Nancy Ward, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, Deborah Samson, and others.

[Aleisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I make it a point to celebrate Women’s History Month each year, by reading about women who have had an impact, showed courage and vulnerability, and have made a difference in society and the world. Just a personal way to honor and celebrate my sisters. Women are amazing.

[JL Salty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not love the art in this one, it was garish to me. Too … splashy, distracting.
But as a quick introduction to several early American women, castrovilla covers a lot of territory in a quick read.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting facts about women involved in the events leading up to, and after, the Revolutionary War.

[Tim Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for use with your background / consideration
of what 1776 meant for the entirety of the American resident population!
5* out of 5