HER AMERICA: EIGHT WOMEN WHO TRANSFORMED THE NATION, by Heather B Moore, Shadow Mountain, Aug. 4, 2026, Hardcover, $27.99 (young adult/ new adult/ adult)
Discover the lives of eight women who helped shape our nation in Her America, by Heather B. Moore.
Her America recognizes eight remarkable women who refused to wait for permission to prove a woman’s worth in society. They fought for American independence, the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, and civil rights with their pens and their voices, empowered by their unwavering convictions and courage, to challenge the status quo. Through vivid fictional vignettes and meticulously researched nonfiction accounts, Her America immerses readers in these women’s crucial role in transforming this nation.
Mercy Otis Warren ignited a revolution with her politically impassioned plays and became the first published female historian of America.
Sojourner Truth electrified audiences with her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech and turned her freedom into a crusade for abolition and equality.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton authored the Declaration of Sentiments, launching the women’s suffrage movement.
Susan B. Anthony built an unstoppable campaign for women’s voting rights that reshaped American democracy.
Harriet Tubman rescued enslaved families through the Underground Railroad and later commanded Union troops to freedom.
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady and shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Jovita Idár founded schools, organized resistance, and wielded her pen to defend Mexican American civil rights.
Marguerite Higgins broke barriers as a Pulitzer Prize–winning frontline war correspondent. —Synopsis provided by Shadow Mountain
Heather B. Moore is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. Her ability to bring historical figures to life sets her apart in the genre. In her latest offering, she offers readers a mix of fictional vignettes and nonfiction accounts to tell the story of eight women whose work made a direct impact on Americans.
Her America is divided into eight parts, with each focusing on a different woman. Each section is well-researched and flows seamlessly. The sections are broken up with headings that create natural stopping points along the way.
Moore’s writing is seasoned and assured. And her choice to focus on women across time builds interest and allows readers to see how things have changed.
Her America is a strong women’s history collection that will spark interest and push conversations forward.
*Though not written specifically for young adults, many younger readers, particularly those who enjoy history and activism will appreciate Her America.
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