Tanya Lee Stone is a former editor and award-winning author who often writes about strong women. She has garnered starred reviews and other accolades for books such as Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald and the highly popular Amelia Earhart. She lives in Vermont.
Stone's carefully researched book makes the point that in the 1950s
and '60s there were '13 women who... had the Right Stuff' - but
were the wrong sex at the wrong time.
—New York Times Book Review
This passionately written account of a classic but little-known
challenge to established gender prejudices also introduces readers
to a select group of courageous, independent women.
—School Library Journal (starred review)
Fascinating, dramatic story…The author offers great insight into
how deeply ingrained sexism was in merican society and its
institutions. Handsomely illustrated with photographs, this
empowering, impassioned story will leave readers inspired.
—Kirkus (starred review)
Stone presents the full story of early-sixties public discourse
about women’s capabilities and clearly shows the personal,
political, and physical risks taken by the women in pursuit of
their dream.
—The Horn Book (starred review)
The chatty, immediate style (“Picture this”) and full-page photos
make for a fast read, and the crucial civil-rights history will
stay with readers.
—Booklist
An inspiring if heartbreaking true story of grit, persistence, and
determination.
—ForeWord magazine
Stone's carefully researched book makes the point that in the 1950s
and '60s there were '13 women who... had the Right Stuff' - but
were the wrong sex at the wrong time.
-New York Times Book Review
This passionately written account of a classic but little-known
challenge to established gender prejudices also introduces readers
to a select group of courageous, independent women.
-School Library Journal (starred review)
Fascinating, dramatic story...The author offers great insight into
how deeply ingrained sexism was in merican society and its
institutions. Handsomely illustrated with photographs, this
empowering, impassioned story will leave readers inspired.
-Kirkus (starred review)
Stone presents the full story of early-sixties public discourse
about women's capabilities and clearly shows the personal,
political, and physical risks taken by the women in pursuit of
their dream.
-The Horn Book (starred review)
The chatty, immediate style ("Picture this") and full-page photos
make for a fast read, and the crucial civil-rights history will
stay with readers.
-Booklist
An inspiring if heartbreaking true story of grit, persistence, and
determination.
-ForeWord magazine
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