Press for Roses and Radicals

In 2018, Roses and Radicals was named to the Books for Youth Editors' Choice List, and in 2019, it was named a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People.

"This book’s supercharged introduction comes out of the gate swinging."
— New York Times

"Never melodramatic, this is a timely, eye-opening history."
— Kirkus Reviews

"[A] compact composite portrait of the women who fought to secure voting rights for women."
— Publishers Weekly

"Readers will be captivated from beginning to end."
— School Library Journal

"This book would provide excellent support for a middle school social studies curriculum and will appeal to students who are interested in history."
— VOYA

"'Roses and Radicals' is full of parallels linking our past to our present, reminding us how far we’ve come and how far we have to go. It’s a history lesson aimed at young readers, but it sure schooled me... Grab a copy of the book."
— Chicago Tribune

"While the book is aimed at middle school boys and girls to encourage them to get involved and speak out on issues important to them, it is relevant to everyone."
— Times Herald Record

"It’s an exhilarating read, breezily written in language that neither talks down nor bogs down.
— HV1

"It’s perfect for readers of all ages!"
— HelloGiggles

"'Roses And Radicals' Is An Explainer On Women's Suffrage For Young Girls — But It's A Must-Read For All Feminists"
— Bustle

“In Roses and Radicals: The Epic Story of How American Women Won the Right to Vote Susan Zimet powers through many decades of history, focusing on the central roles of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul but also highlighting the work of such agitators as Mary Wollstonecraft, Sojourner Truth and Matilda Joslyn Gage."
— Washington Post

“The historical context is explained clearly, and the authors don't sugarcoat the harsh realities of the fight. Sidebars--including "Putting It in Perspective" discussions (e.g., "Racism and Suffrage") and "Know Your Radical" profiles of lesser-known activists--help complete this useful chronicle of the movement.”
— Horn Book Guide Reviews

“With the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment being celebrated in 2020, this is a timely, accessible, and unflinching look at the fight to give women the vote. Roses and Radicals packs a lot of history into 168 pages, but it's filled with memorable personalities, and numerous sidebars break up what might otherwise be heavy historical going for some reader.”
— Common Sense Media