A picture book inspired by the Long Friday—a real event in Iceland that inspired women around the world to stand up, walk out, and march together for women’s rights.
Vera and Mamma are headed out for a march, but it’s not just any march: It’s October 24 in Reykjavík, and on this day in 1975, the women of Iceland took the day off, walked out of their homes and away from their jobs—as farmworkers, butchers, and fisherwomen; wives, daughters, and children—and marched to demand equality and change, chanting: “I dare! I can! I will!” And they did, inspiring and empowering girls and women to make change, not just in their country, but all around the world.
Further information, with archival photographs. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha I Dare! I Can! I Will!: The Day the Icelandic Women Walked Out and Inspired the World
Level Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Pages Count 40
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Women's rights. Iceland. Protest movements. Strikes and lockouts. Girls and women. Prejudice. Sexism.
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2023-03-13
JLG Release Date Jun 2023
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
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