A Time for Courage
Overview & Summary
Written as the diary of thirteen-year-old Kathleen "Kat" Bowen, this Dear America installment is set in Washington, D.C. in 1917, as Kat's mother and other suffragists picket the White House for the right to vote, enduring arrest and mistreatment even as the country heads toward World War I. Kathryn Lasky's novel weaves real historical figures and events from the women's suffrage movement into Kat's personal story.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
