A CBCA NOTABLE BOOK 2023
From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, a stirring story of the women who first won the right to vote in Australia - inspired by real people and historical events
In 1890, Rose Birks and her stepdaughter, Nellie, two strong-willed and determined women, began writing letters and attending meetings to help improve the lives of women and children in their home city of Adelaide. They soon found themselves part of a movement that would change the lives of women everywhere. Through their friendship with the famous female suffragist Mary Lee, they petitioned politicians and lawmakers - and in 1896 they became the first women in Australia to vote in an election. Votes for Women! tells their story.
'Votes for Women! is an important book to be shared in all school and public libraries. A wonderful read' Readplus
- ISBN10 0734420137
- ISBN13 9780734420138
- Publish Date 29 June 2022
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country AU
- Publisher Lothian Publishing Company
- Imprint Lothian Books
- Edition Illustrated edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English