One Step Forward
One Step Forward by Marcie Flinchum Atkins is a debut YA historical fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on March 4, 2025. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Matilda Young, the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for her activism, as she navigates the complexities of a politically divided family and the risks associated with joining the radical protest movement for women’s voting rights.
Readers will find Matilda’s coming-of-age journey unfolds through powerful verse, capturing her courage and determination amid the backdrop of World War I. The story highlights the mental, physical, and emotional challenges faced by suffragists leading up to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. It also emphasizes the bravery and spirit of women who fought for their rights, offering insights into social and family issues as well as the historical context of the suffrage movement in the United States.
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One Step Forward is a compelling debut YA historical fiction novel in verse about Matilda Young–the youngest American suffragist imprisoned for picketing the White House to demand women’s right to vote.
Raised in a politically divided family, Matilda wondered if she could be as courageous as her older sister who fought for suffrage. Joining the radical protest movement came with plenty of risk. Women were routinely scorned, harassed, arrested–and worse. And taking a stand for her rights could tear her family apart.
Told in powerful verse, One Step Forward follows Matilda’s coming-of-age journey as she takes her first step into action. Amid the backdrop of World War I, Matilda’s story vividly highlights the extreme mental, physical, and emotional battles faced by the protestors leading up to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. It also reveals the bravery, hard work, and spirit of the women who paved the way for future generations to use their voices and votes.
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