Fiction
The story of little-known union hero Ella May Wiggins is central to this look at unionization during the late 1920s. Once she sings her first song at a union rally, Ella May becomes a beacon for others. As her story becomes intertwined with the violence of the clash between owners and workers, we are swept up in a novel that exposes the prejudice and hatred among races, genders, and economic classes. Published in 2017; 378 pages.
Includes 15 paperback copies and 1 book club guide prepared by WCPL.