Learn about eighteen of Marylands most influential and courageous women, past and present. Ideal for the classroom, this educational book offers brief biographies and commentary on poet Lucille Clifton; politicians Helen Delich Bentley, Barbara Mikulski, and Verda Welcome; photojournalist Sadie Kneller Miller; fashion designer Claire McCardell; and art collectors the Cone sisters. This book takes a look at each womans achievements and the courageous choices they made to realize success. Middle gradesages 10-13.Katherine KennyKatherine Kenny and Eleanor Randrup are co-authors of Juanita Jackson Mitchell: Freedom Fighter. They both live in Baltimore, MD.14 b/w photos14 b/w photos