Featured books by Alexandra Wallner

Betsy Ross
An easy to read biography of the woman who made the first American flag.

Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony lived and worked as a teacher when women were paid less for the same jobs performed by men and could not vote in any election. Her work and perseverance helped change the entire country and is presented in accessible language and simple illustrations that evoke the period. Resource notes are included.
Books illustrated by Alexandra Wallner

Write On, Mercy! The Secret Life of Mercy Otis Warren
In the 1700s, women were relegated to home and house duties — but not Mercy Otis! Her father believed in educating girls and boys. Even after marrying James Warren, Mercy wrote about the politics of Massachusetts. Her accomplishments come alive through a straightforward text with inserts of Mercy's writing and illustrations that evoke the period.
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