Join National Women’s History Museum and author Karen M. Greenwald for a live reading with Q&A of her book, A Vote For Susanna: The First Woman Mayor.

Time: 11:00am - 11:45am CT

Free event - register here

In 1887 the state of Kansas gave women the right to vote in municipal elections. But some men in the city of Argonia, Kansas didn’t think women should have a say in choosing their next mayor, so they put a woman on the ballot—as a joke. That woman was Susanna Salter—and soon the men would find the joke was on them! Narrated by a grandmother who remembered what happened on that election day, this is the true story of a woman who stood up for her right to vote and accomplished so much more.

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About the Author:

Karen M. Greenwald worked as a policy analyst for a presidential campaign, founded an internationally award-winning brand strategy boutique, and has written articles appearing in print, online, and in The Washington Post before turning to children's books. Karen belongs to SCBWI, 12x12, and co-founded #SunWriteFun—a popular NF summer contest that raises money for kidlit charities. Her debut picture book, A VOTE FOR SUSANNA, THE FIRST WOMAN MAYOR (Albert Whitman) launches in October 2021. It has been ranked on Amazon’s government kidlit Hot New Releases list since appearing for pre-order in February.