Discover how an all-women town government transformed a struggling town into a thriving community.
A humorous and fresh take on the history of the West for kids ages 7-10.
Jackson, Wyoming was a small town with a wild reputation. Outlaws seeking refuge in the rugged valley and beasts prowling too close for comfort had the media in a frenzy. Cut off by mountains and ruled by grit, it was known as the bad man’s town.
In 1920, Jackson made headlines for a different reason—electing an all-women town council. This group of trailblazers transformed the town with bold reforms in safety, finances, and public works, laying the foundation for the popular destination it is today.
With a mix of humor and heart, award-winning author Sarah Jane Marsh and and illustrator Jenn Harney bring to life the remarkable true story of these inspiring women in a picture book full of playful, quirky illustrations.
Sarah Jane Marsh is a narrative nonfiction writer and author of Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word and Most Wanted: The Revolutionary Partnership of John Hancock & Samuel Adams. Her books were named Notable Books by the National Council of the Social Studies and have been featured in the Journal of the American Revolution, Learning Magazine, and the History News Network. She is based outside of Seattle, WA. Visit sarahjanemarsh.com.
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Jenn Harney is the illustrator for CATastrophe!: A Story of Patterns, “Smelly” Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly’s Nose Saved the New York City Subway, and Probably a Narwhal. She has worked as both an author and illustrator of children’s literature for over twenty years.She lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Visit her at jkharney.blogspot.com.
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Discover how an all-women town government transformed a struggling town into a thriving community.
A humorous and fresh take on the history of the West for kids ages 7-10.
Jackson, Wyoming was a small town with a wild reputation. Outlaws seeking refuge in the rugged valley and beasts prowling too close for comfort had the media in a frenzy. Cut off by mountains and ruled by grit, it was known as the bad man’s town.
In 1920, Jackson made headlines for a different reason—electing an all-women town council. This group of trailblazers transformed the town with bold reforms in safety, finances, and public works, laying the foundation for the popular destination it is today.
With a mix of humor and heart, award-winning author Sarah Jane Marsh and and illustrator Jenn Harney bring to life the remarkable true story of these inspiring women in a picture book full of playful, quirky illustrations.
Creators
Sarah Jane Marsh is a narrative nonfiction writer and author of Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word and Most Wanted: The Revolutionary Partnership of John Hancock & Samuel Adams. Her books were named Notable Books by the National Council of the Social Studies and have been featured in the Journal of the American Revolution, Learning Magazine, and the History News Network. She is based outside of Seattle, WA. Visit sarahjanemarsh.com.
View titles by Sarah Jane Marsh
Jenn Harney is the illustrator for CATastrophe!: A Story of Patterns, “Smelly” Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly’s Nose Saved the New York City Subway, and Probably a Narwhal. She has worked as both an author and illustrator of children’s literature for over twenty years.She lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Visit her at jkharney.blogspot.com.
View titles by Jenn Harney
