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A 2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist

The inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, whose fight for equal rights led to the largest strike by women in American history

A gorgeously told novel in verse written with intimacy and power, Audacity 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.

 


Powerful, breathtaking, and inspiring, Audacity is the story of a remarkable young woman, whose passion and selfless devotion to her cause changed the world.

 

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  1. Reading age
    12 years and up
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 12
  5. Lexile measure
    1120L
  6. Dimensions
    5.56 x 1.06 x 8.32 inches
  7. Publisher
    Viking Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    January 5, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    0147512492
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0147512499
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Praise for AUDACITY:

A 2015 National Jewish Book Award finalist
A Washington Post Best Children’s Books for April: Poetry Edition
An ILA Notable Book for a Global Society
A 2016 NCTE Children's Notable Verse Novel
A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
An ALA Top 10 Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
An ALSC Notable Children's Book nominee
A BCCB Blue Ribbon winner

* "Crowder breathes life into a world long past....Compelling, powerful and unforgettable." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "This book stands alone....an impactful addition to any historical fiction collection."--School Library Journal, starred review

* "With a thorough historical note, glossary of terms, and bibliography, this will make an excellent complement to units on women’s rights and the labor movement, but it will also satisfy readers in search of a well-told tale of a fierce heroine."--BCCB, starred review

* "This is an excellent title that can open discussions in U.S. history and economics courses about women’s rights, labor unions, and the immigrant experience."--School Library Connection, starred review

"Based on the true story of Clara Lemlich, Audacity throbs with the emotions of this exceptional young woman who fought for equal rights and improved labor standards in factories. Melanie Crowder’s verses spit out Clara’s rage, cradle her longing and soar like the birds that are her constant companions."--Bookpage
 
“Crowder’s (Parched) use of free verse in this fictionalization of Russian-Jewish immigrant Clara Lemlich’s life brings a spare poignancy to a familiar history.”--Publishers Weekly

“Audacity 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, critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Uprising

About the Author

Melanie Crowder (www.melaniecrowder.net) lives on the Colorado Front Range where she is a writer and educator. She teaches English to non-native-English-speaking students at her local school and holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Follow Melanie on Twitter at @MelanieACrowder.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (January 5, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0147512492
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0147512499
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1120L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.56 x 1.06 x 8.32 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Melanie Crowder lives on the Colorado Front Range, where she is a writer and educator. Melanie holds an MFA in writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of the novels THREE PENNIES, AN UNINTERRUPTED VIEW OF THE SKY, A NEARER MOON, AUDACITY, and PARCHED.

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Dee A
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't let the free verse put you off
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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I wasn't thrilled when our book club chose this book to read; poetry is not my thing. I was encouraged by a friend to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. It was a quick read, literally a page-turner. The story of Clara grabbed me from the first pages. As an added bonus, I got to meet delightful Melanie Crowder at a lecture, and was enthralled by the details of her research, including speaking to some of Clara's descendants. What a wonderful book to share with your teenage daughters or granddaughters!
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Kristine I. Thurston
5.0 out of 5 stars A Still-Relevant Story of Courage
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
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I loved the poetic form in this book which gave the story a photographic feel somehow. I’m interested in the lives of the workers in Essex County, Massachusetts, the epicenter of the industrial revolution in the United States. Many commonalities with these girls decades later. My grandmother belonged to the union Clara helped found.
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Christina keller
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Choice for teens.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017
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This is a beautifully written story. I am using this with a group of high school students who are learning about child labor and immigration. It has been well received by all of the students. Everyone is impressed by the amount of information and emotion in the use of writing the story as a poem. It demonstrates the power of words and in this odd day and age, that powerful stories can be told in many formats.
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Pat Ziv
4.0 out of 5 stars A different and great read.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2018
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It took a few pages to enjoy the cadence of the prose and then thoroughly enjoyed the style.
An interesting view of the Russian progrom and exodus to the US along with the immigrant experience of the early 2oth century.
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Susan A. Stearns
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017
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I wasn’t sure I was going to like the poem style format, but it worked so well for this story that made you proud to know Clara. The interviews and info at the end of the book gave more insight into her, although I had already looked her up on Wikipedia,but there was so much more info at the end of the book. Should have included the Rugelach recipe
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parenting whiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting and superb work
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2017
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This is an extraordinarily satisfying read. The free verse form of poetry
made the book pull the reader further into the story and the character.
At first I didn't think that I would be hooked into the telling of this true
account but it was riveting and a must read by a larger group of
readers. Bravo Melanie for this superb work.
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Lucy Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
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I haven't read a lot of novels in verse, but I love poetry and I love YA and historical novels, so this was a win-win-win for me. Crowder's poetry is lyrical but easy to read. The pages flew by as we saw Clara grow and become this firebrand of a woman. The end also has a brief biography and interviews with Clara's surviving family members.

A brilliant read. It deserves all the starred reviews it's been receiving!
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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Prose is such a grand way to invite a reader to want more. I admire anyone who is able to say more with efficient use of words. Melanie has accomplished this with Audacity. This does not even touch on the beautiful topic she choose about workers rights, particularly working women's rights. Sadly, something which has yet to be resolved world wide.
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