The Only Woman in the Photo Frances Perkins & Her New Deal for America

This fascinating picture book biography introduces young readers to Frances Perkins, the groundbreaking woman who served as the first female Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It chronicles her transformation from a shy girl, inspired by her grandmother's encouragement to always 'go forward,' into a formidable advocate for workers' rights and social safety nets. The book highlights her pivotal role in shaping the New Deal, a series of programs that continue to protect American families today. It's an empowering read for children aged 4-11, demonstrating the power of perseverance and speaking up for what's right.

Discover the incredible life of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet and the mastermind behind Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, in this fascinating picture book biography that’s perfect for fans of I Dissent. Most people know about President FDR, but do you know the woman who created his groundbreaking New Deal? As a young girl, Frances Perkins was very shy and quiet. But her grandmother encouraged Frances to always challenge herself. When somebody opens a door to you, go forward. And so she did. Frances realized she had to make her voice heard, even when speaking made her uncomfortable, and use it to fight injustice and build programs to protect people across the nation. So when newly-elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt finally asked Frances to be the first female Secretary of Labor and help pull the nation out of the Great Depression, she knew she had to walk through that open door and forward into history. In this empowering, inspirational biography, discover how the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet led the charge to create the safety net that protects American workers and their families to this day.