<div> <b>The inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, whose fight for equal rights led to the largest strike by women in American history</b><br> <br> A gorgeously told novel in verse written with intimacy and power, <i>Audacity</i> is inspired by the real-life story of Clara Lemlich, a spirited young woman who emigrated from Russia to New York at the turn of the twentieth century and fought tenaciously for equal rights. Bucking the norms of both her traditional Jewish family and societal conventions, Clara refuses to accept substandard working conditions in the factories on Manhattan's Lower East Side. For years, Clara devotes herself to the labor fight, speaking up for those who suffer in silence. In time, Clara convinces the women in the factories to strike, organize, and unionize, culminating in the famous Uprising of the 20,000.</div><div> <br> Powerful, breathtaking, and inspiring, <i>Audacity </i>is the story of a remarkable young woman, whose passion and selfless devotion to her cause changed the world.<br> <br> <br> <b>Praise for AUDACITY:</b><br> <br> * "Crowder breathes life into a world long past....Compelling, powerful and unforgettable." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review<br> <br> * "This book stands alone in its topic and time frame....<i>Audacity </i>is an impactful addition to any historical fiction collection."--<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review<br> <br> ?<i>Audacity</i> is an evocative reimagining of a fascinating historical figure who should be remembered for her determination in the face of great odds and powerful opposition?and for her role in changing America. Melanie Crowder’s powerful verse reveals a long-past world, but the combination of hope and outrage that Clara Lemlich brought to her struggle should be both recognizable and inspirational to teen readers longing to right the injustices of our day.”?Margaret Peterson Haddix, bestselling author of <i>Uprising</i></div>