Audacity

Audacity is a beautifully crafted novel in verse that chronicles the inspiring journey of Clara Lemlich, a young Russian immigrant in early 20th-century New York. Defying her traditional upbringing and societal expectations, Clara passionately advocates for workers' rights on Manhattan's Lower East Side, ultimately galvanizing her fellow factory workers to strike and unite. This poignant narrative captures her determination and courage as she leads the significant Uprising of the 20,000, changing the course of labor history.