Flesh & Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 192
Published: 2015
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"Flesh & Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy" by Albert Marrin explores the tragic events surrounding the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women. Through vivid storytelling and historical context, Marrin examines the dire working conditions, labor struggles, and the impact of this disaster on labor reform and workplace safety laws. The book highlights the courage of those affected and their fight for justice, showcasing how the fire galvanized public opinion and ultimately transformed the labor movement in America. It's a powerful reminder of the fight for workers' rights and the ongoing struggle for safety and dignity in the workplace. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-9th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 192 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2015 by Turtleback Books .
Albert Marrin is the author of many award-winning nonfiction books for young people and is the recipient of many honors, including the Washington Post Nonfiction Award for "outstanding lifetime contribution [that] has enriched the field of children's literature. " C. B. Mordan has illustrated several children's books, including Silent Movie by Avi and Guinea Pig Scientists by Mel Boring and Leslie Dendy. He lives in Kansas.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Sydney Taylor Book Award
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries since 1968, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category. A Body-of-Work Award is given periodically for significant contributions to the genre of Jewish children’s literature.
Publishers Weekly Award - Best Children's Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Best Children's Book Of The Year category of the Publishers Weekly Award.
School Library Journal Awards - Best Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Best Book of the Year category by the School Library Journal Awards.
New Jersey Garden State Children's Book Award - Teen
This book was recognised in the Teen category of the New Jersey Garden State Children's Book Award.
Book Links Award - Lasting Connection
This book was recognised in the Lasting Connection category of the Book Links Award.
National Book Award
This book was recognised by the National Book Award.