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Margaret Frith

Margaret Frith is the author of numerous children’s books, including several titles in the Who Was? series, such as Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?, Who Was Louis Braille?, Who Was Franklin Roosevelt? and Who Was Woodrow Wilson? She lives in New York City.
Who Was Louis Braille?
¿Quién fue Thomas Alva Edison?
Who Was Franklin Roosevelt?
Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
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Books

Who Was Louis Braille?
¿Quién fue Thomas Alva Edison?
Who Was Franklin Roosevelt?
Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
Frida Kahlo

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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