Bibliograph

Rise up with a song, the true story of Ethel Smyth, suffragette composer, Diane Warthey ; illustrated by Helena Pérez García

Type

Label

Rise up with a song, the true story of Ethel Smyth, suffragette composer, Diane Warthey ; illustrated by Helena Pérez García

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Rise up with a song

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1343154526

Responsibility statement

Diane Warthey ; illustrated by Helena Pérez García

Sub title

the true story of Ethel Smyth, suffragette composer

Summary

"In 1867 England, a girl learned to be proper and speak when spoken to. But one girl marched to a different beat. Ethel Smyth climbed fences, explored graveyards, and yearned to become a famous composer at a time when only men could publisher their music. But become a composer she did, first signing her music as E. Smyth so people couldn't guess her gender then eventually writing openly as a woman (but still sometimes not getting paid!). Ethel had had enough. She joined the suffragette movement, marching in the streets and fighting for the right to vote. She even composed the famous 'March of the Women' battle cry--and directed it from her cell window with a toothbrush when she was put in prison."--, Page 4 of cover

Target audience

juvenile

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