She's Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head!

This engaging chapter book offers a fictionalized yet historically grounded account of Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall, two real-life cousins who became pioneers in the bird protection movement. Set in late 19th-century Boston, the story highlights their dismay at the popular fashion of adorning hats with real bird feathers and entire birds. It chronicles their journey from initial shock to organizing women, advocating for change, and ultimately establishing the Massachusetts Audubon Society. The book is an excellent resource for introducing children to historical activism, environmentalism, and the power of individuals to make a difference.

A fictionalized account of the activities of Harriet Hemenway and Minna Hall, founders of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, a late nineteenth-century Audubon Society that would endure and have impact on the bird-protection movement.