The Women Who Won the Vote: 5-Minute Genius Stories

Contributors

By Emma Roberts

By Union Square Kids

Illustrated by Seobhan Hope

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jan 6, 2026
Page Count
112 pages
Publisher
Union Square Kids
ISBN-13
9781454961673

Price

$16.99

Price

$22.99 CAD

Format

Hardcover

Format:

Hardcover $16.99 $22.99 CAD

Discover the stories of history’s most inspiring people in this exciting, STEM-based biography series, perfect for fans of 5 Minute story collections and the Little People, Big Dreams series.

They organized. They marched. They fought. And they endured so that all woman could get the vote. Go behind the scenes for an up-close look at the women who, together, changed the world.

Told through ten rousing stories, follow Susan B. Anthony, Emmeline Pankhurst, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and many other brave women as they fight for women’s rights.

Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series’ unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6–9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.

  • "Ten compelling episodes in the voting rights story—a still-unfinished fight."
    Kirkus
  • The 5-Minute Genius Stories series delivers an inspiring and highly accessible introduction to the lives of remarkable individuals who changed the world. Bright illustrations, accessible language, and a unique structure make these volumes excellent read-alouds, classroom resources, or independent reads. 
    Booklist

Emma Roberts

About the Author

Emma Roberts is a children’s author and editor based in Cheltenham, England. 
 
Seobhan Hope is an illustrator based in Bern, Switzerland. She gained her degree in Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and was shortlisted for the Macmillan Prize for her debut picture book Summer’s Sleep
 

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Union Square Kids

About the Author

WildBrain inspires imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° franchise management, they are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for their own and partner brands around the world. They are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, and Inspector Gadget. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart.

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