Hillsdale College

Jane Addams: Pioneer Social Worker

Written by Charnan Simon

Grade:
3-6
ISBN-13:
978-0516262352
Publisher:
Children's Press (1998)

An amply illustrated presentation of the civic heroine, Jane Addams, who was devoted to helping those in need. This third to sixth grade treatment introduces young readers to the remarkable woman who founded Chicago’s Hull House, aiding immigrants and other laborers through education, day care for their children, self-help clubs and even an introduction to American art and culture.


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Jane Addams
Jane Addams
Jane Addams demonstrated kindness, generosity, and respect by founding Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that provided essential services, education, and support to impoverished immigrants, fostering community and social reform.