Women Who Broke the Rules: Mary Todd Lincoln

Description: This engaging biography of Mary Todd Lincoln, one of our most memorable First Ladies, is an ideal addition to Women Who Broke the Rules, with full-color illustrations and, in the vein of Jean Fritz's series, perfect for Common Core.

Brief description:

KATHLEEN KRULL is an acclaimed biographer for young readers. Her books have received rave reviews and won numerous awards, including the Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Award. She is also the author of Louisa May's Battle, Pocahontas, A Woman for President, and many more books. Kathleen lives in San Diego, California, with her husband.

www.kathleenkrull.com

Review Quotes:

"Presenting a fresh view and focusing on these individuals' determination and resulting achievements, Krull adroitly tells their stories from birth to death. . . Strong additions to biography collections." --School Library Journal

"In both volumes the illustrators ably depict their subjects from childhood on with features both recognizable and expressive. . . Readers should come away impressed by her uncommon independence of spirit and opinion." --Kirkus Reviews

"Interior color illustrations, executed by different illustrators and in different styles, further enhance these titles. Visually appealing, with quality information, these books are ideal offerings." --School Library Journal on the Women Who Broke the Rules series

"Smart and animated. . . . Young readers will come away properly inspired by the examples of these admirable rule-breakers. The author of the justly renowned What the Neighbors Thought series digs a little deeper with these equally engaging single volumes." --Kirkus Reviews on SACAJAWEA