The Bad Man's Town-and the Women Who Ran It
The 1920 All-Women Government of Jackson, Wyoming
Will be published approx. on 23. February 2027
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-6626-8047-2 (ISBN)
Description
Discover how an all-women town government transformed a struggling town into a thriving community.
A humorous and fresh take on the history of the West for kids ages 7-10.
Jackson, Wyoming was a small town with a wild reputation. Outlaws seeking refuge in the rugged valley and beasts prowling too close for comfort had the media in a frenzy. Cut off by mountains and ruled by grit, it was known as the bad man’s town.
In 1920, Jackson made headlines for a different reason—electing an all-women town council. This group of trailblazers transformed the town with bold reforms in safety, finances, and public works, laying the foundation for the popular destination it is today.
With a mix of humor and heart, award-winning author Sarah Jane Marsh and and illustrator Jenn Harney bring to life the remarkable true story of these inspiring women in a picture book full of playful, quirky illustrations.
A humorous and fresh take on the history of the West for kids ages 7-10.
Jackson, Wyoming was a small town with a wild reputation. Outlaws seeking refuge in the rugged valley and beasts prowling too close for comfort had the media in a frenzy. Cut off by mountains and ruled by grit, it was known as the bad man’s town.
In 1920, Jackson made headlines for a different reason—electing an all-women town council. This group of trailblazers transformed the town with bold reforms in safety, finances, and public works, laying the foundation for the popular destination it is today.
With a mix of humor and heart, award-winning author Sarah Jane Marsh and and illustrator Jenn Harney bring to life the remarkable true story of these inspiring women in a picture book full of playful, quirky illustrations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Astra Publishing House
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 10 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6626-8047-2 (9781662680472)
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Persons
Sarah Jane Marsh is a narrative nonfiction writer and author of Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word and Most Wanted: The Revolutionary Partnership of John Hancock & Samuel Adams. Her books were named Notable Books by the National Council of the Social Studies and have been featured in the Journal of the American Revolution, Learning Magazine, and the History News Network.
Jenn Harney is the illustrator of Probably a Narwhal, Never Trumpet with a Crumpet, “Smelly” Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly’s Nose Saved the New York City Subway, the Hazy Bloom series, and the Catastrophe Tale stories. Her work has been featured in Highlights for Children magazine.
Jenn Harney is the illustrator of Probably a Narwhal, Never Trumpet with a Crumpet, “Smelly” Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly’s Nose Saved the New York City Subway, the Hazy Bloom series, and the Catastrophe Tale stories. Her work has been featured in Highlights for Children magazine.