Markel, Michelle

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Brave girl

Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
An illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike. It describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the terrible working conditions in New York's garment district.

Dreamer from the village

the story of Marc Chagall
2005
Chronicles the life of Marc Chagall, a celebrated twentieth-century artist who was born in Russia.

Cornhusk, silk, and wishbones

a book of dolls from around the world
2000
Examines a variety of dolls throughout the world, discussing how they have been used at different times and how they reflect the cultures that created them.

Tyrannosaurus math

2009
A T-Rex, born with number smarts, humorously introduces readers to more than ten math skills.

Gracias, Rosa

1995
At first Kate does not like her new babysitter, Rosa, but after getting to know her and learning some Spanish language and customs, she is sad when Rosa returns to her family in Guatemala.

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