The Only Woman in the Photo

Frances Perkins probably sparked the creation of more positive changes in America for the poor, the old, the infirm, women, than any other woman of her time, and yet few know her name. It was Frances Perkins who saw the injustices in the world—working children, dangerous factory conditions, women unable to vote, unsafe workplaces, lack of health care, and more—and helped to right them. One of my favorite writers, Kathleen Krull, takes on the story of this quiet and accomplished woman, and reminds us of the power of taking action where one can.