Mother Jones

by Kathlyn Gay

Presents the life and accomplishments of the woman labor organizer who was so dedicated to the labor movement that she was willing to go to jail to stand up for her beliefs.

144 pages, Library Binding

First published July 31, 2006

About the author

KATHLYN GAY is the author of more than 100 books, including young adult books, encyclopedias, teacher manuals, and portions of textbooks. Most of her work focuses on social and environmental issues, culture, history, and communication. In 1983, her book Acid Rain was selected as an "Outstanding Book" by the National Council for Social Studies and National Science Teachers' Association. Silent Killers received the same award in 1988. Global Garbage: International Trade in Toxic Waste was chosen as a Notable Book for Young People in 1993. In recent years, Kathlyn Gay has collaborated with family members, sons Martin and Douglas Gay and daughter Karen Hamilton, on various books.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewed for VOYA.