Ida B. Wells (1862–1931) was an African American journalist and civil rights leader known for her work against lynching. She co-founded the NAACP and advocated for racial equality and women's suffrage.
Very informative for any children's library, this book is aimed at upper elementary kids. It is easy to follow, and the illustrations are eye-catching. While it may be a bit long-winded for some children, it remains very interesting and contains very important content. Both my daughters found it empowering and inspiring.

Quick Summary: A great ES/MS no-fi reading resource

My Review: Ida B. Wells: Discovering History's Heroes by Diane Bailey was filled with historically relevant information on an AA woman of great reputation. The writing approach that the author took was clear and informative. Young readers should find the information easy to digest and understand.

My Final Say: I would highly recommend this book for an AA history focus class for young children. It would also be ideal for a women's history, a U.S. history class, and/or a multicultural studies class.

Other: It would be a beneficial addition to any library.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA (upper elementary school to middle school population)

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Lots of "I didn't know that" moments. If you don't read this title about Ida B. Wells--read some thing else about her! She's amazing!

"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."

Ida B. Wells by Diane Bailey is the first book of the Discovering History's Heroes series that I have read so far and I am a big fan! If you want your children (or you yourself) to learn about the history of African Americans, this is the book for that. If you want to show your girls that with perseverance they can do big things in the world, this is the book for that. Instead of just a quick overview of her life, there was a lot of detail in this book that really brings it to life. Wells was a real hero and this book truly showcased that. I also liked the glossary in the back that explained some of the words that not every child may know yet.

I had never heard of Ida B. Wells until seeing this book. It was extremely interesting to learn her story. She was very strong and never gave up. I am excited to teach my students about her.

This series will serve dual purposes. Not only is Ida Well's life deservedly recounted in this book but in an uncomplicated manner for younger readers.
What a remarkable woman! I wonder how many elementary school students are acquainted with her life. In 1884, on a train to Nashville, Wells was ordered to move to another car just for African Americans and the story takes off from there. She immediately became an activist, pursuing and demanding rights for African Americans. Her message for equality will serve as an example of what can be accomplished with perseverance, determination and knowing you are in the right. The author did a superb job of delivering that message.

I never learned about Ida B. Wells in school, so this was a very informative read for me. It was written very simply so it would be easily understood by young readers. I also love there is a glossary for words they may not already know. I highly recommend this for young readers and people that have never heard of Ida B. Wells - what an inspiration!