On Saturday, November 17, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Bank Street to talk about her new children’s book, Bold and Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote with illustrator, Maira Kalman.
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| The cover of Bold and Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote. | Bank Street College of Education, Shael Polakow-Suransky at Bank Street with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. |
Bank Street’s President, Shael Polokow-Suransky, introduced the speakers and WNYC’s Alison Stewart moderated an hour long dialogue between Gillibrand and Kalman on the strong female role models in their lives, the famous and unsung suffragettes depicted in the book as well as the historically accurate but kid friendly illustrations in the book. The discussion served as a reminder that the fight for equal rights is far from over. Ideas were disseminated for parents and educators who want to help children find their own voices in the struggle for equality and social justice.
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| Senator Gillibrand talks about the suffragette, Lucy Burns | Maira Kalman speaks about her role as the book’s illustrator |
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| Alison Stewart moderates | Senator Gillibrand talks about lawyer and workers’ rights activist, Inez Milholland |
We were so grateful to have Miss Stewart, Gillibrand, and Kalman with us. The audience wished the discussion could have lasted all day!