Dangerous Jane

While I knew of Jane Addams and her hull house, I was not familiar of her work for peace during World War II or the fact that she helped found the NAACP or that she was named “the Most Dangerous Woman in America” by the FBI.  What I love to read is that Jane kept on doing what she did best, defiantly in the face of harsh criticism.  The lesson to be learned is that history will tell the story and kindness and generosity toward others shall always prove right in the end.  A belief that talking about our differences can help us understand each other and that welcoming others (literally and figuratively) is a powerful step toward peace is in line with Jane Addams ideals.  Alice Ratterree created contrast between those who have and those who do not with color and black and white or starkly colored illustrations.  In the image of Jane and her father in a carriage passing through the poor side of town, Jane’s hair is being swept by the wind demonstrating the speed with which her father wanted to get away from the side of town.  Suzanne Slade’s choice of words help tell the story of a woman who didn’t pay much attention to what others said, but I think Jane herself would be proud of the words Suzanne chose to tell her story.

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Title: Dangerous Jane

Author: Suzanne Slade

Illustrator: Alice Ratterree

Published 2017 by Peachtree

ISBN: 978-1-56145-913-1

This book was sent by the publisher for review purposes.