“...Schuett's rich gouache paintings have the texture and heft of oils, and she captures the beauty of the suffragists' white dresses and gold and purple ribbons, as well as the women's strength and determination...An inspiring and revelatory tale.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“...Schuett's somewhat impressionistic gouache paintings effectively capture the time and place and convey the emotionally charged tenor of the campaign. The endnotes, accompanied by photographs, provide factual material about the real Bessie Keith Pond, Anthony, and the suffrage movement, especially in California.” ―School Library Journal

“This earnest story springs from the life of Bessie Keith Pond...Rendered in thick, forceful strokes, Schuett's gouache paintings easily convey Bessie's energy and Anthony's conviction.” ―Publishers Weekly

“...This excellent book will influence younger students about our hard-won voting rights...Schuett's illustrations extend the text with details that add to the characterizations and dramatic scenes. Extensive back matter provides short biographies of Bessie and Anthony as well as a time-line about the fight to achieve the vote for women...Read aloud this story to encourage a conversation about voting rights and being involved in our democracy...” ―Children's Book Compass blog

“...an excellent introduction to the fight for women's rights. It's a story so full of hope and determination...The design of the book is right on the mark and the endpapers with newspaper clippings and photographs are most attractive...” ―The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

“...an excellent introduction to the women's movement in general and Susan B. Anthony, in particular...” ―Booklist

“This book is a must for all houses with kids...The illustrations enhance the wonderful writing make this book a great historical book for home, classrooms or school libraries...” ―Peace, Love and Rainbows blog

“...There are many good themes put forth here, especially the dangers of political indifference. The backgrounds are beautifully painted, and the inside covers display old newspaper clippings, letters, and posters from the era...What's important about this picture book is the clarity with which it illustrates how civil rights do not simply happen because society evolves, but because reformers persist in the face of temporary defeat and danger.” ―The Pirate Tree blog

“...As they read this book, young readers will come to realize why gaining the vote mattered so much to so many. Through Bessie's eyes they will see how women and girls were discriminated against, and what they had to put up with as they fought for the right to vote...” ―Through the Looking Glass blog

“...Claire Rudolf Murphy brings that era vividly to life... Stacey Schuett's dynamic gouache illustrations not only convey bespectacled Bessie's frustrations and hopes but ground the story in period details of clothing, transportation and forms of protest...” ―Washington Parent

“A truly inspiring story...Claire Murphy has created an excellent resource for Women's History Month.” ―Lake Hiawatha Public Library

“The format used to convey the story makes it accessible to not only history buffs or the curious but to readers of all ages while the wonderful illustrations provide a visual flair that commits it to memory even further.” ―Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers blog