The Women Who Won the Vote: 5-Minute Genius Stories -- Emma Roberts, Hardcover

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.

Author: Emma Roberts,Union Square Kids
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Published: 01/06/2026
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size: 8.00h x 10.25w x 0.53d
ISBN: 9781454961673
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2025

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.