I Dare! I Can! I Will!, Linda Olafsdottir
I Dare! I Can! I Will!, Linda Olafsdottir
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I Dare! I Can! I Will!
The Day the Icelandic Women Walked Out and Inspired the World

Author: Linda Ólafsdóttir

Narrator: Ann Richardson

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/25/2023

Synopsis

Vera and Mamma are headed out for a march, but it’s not just any march: it’s October 24 in Reykjavík, and on this day in 1975, the women of Iceland took the day off, walked out of their homes and away from their jobs—as farmworkers, butchers, and fisherwomen; wives, daughters, and children—and marched to demand equality and change, chanting: “I dare! I can! I will!” And they did, inspiring and empowering girls and women to make change, not just in their country, but all around the world.

About Linda Ólafsdóttir

Linda Ólafsdóttir is an award-winning Icelandic children's book author and illustrator whose books include Play?. She lives in Reykjavík with her husband and two children.

About Ann Richardson

Ann Richardson was raised in the Midwest, where she was active in drama and singing. Her varied work experience has lent itself well to narration, as she's no stranger to the terminology used in wildlife management, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, education, and the automotive industry. A devoted volunteer for Learning Ally (formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic), she has narrated numerous audiobooks in a wide variety of genres.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vera on April 03, 2023

Firstly, I am not a proponent of mass protests and especially when they have children in attendance at the protests. I do not think it wise or safe to involve children in these events. In this children's book, I Dare! I Can! I Will!, an historic event in the struggle for women's rights is recounted a......more

Goodreads review by K.L. on March 20, 2023

Don’t you think that women who work a job, cook, clean and take care of their families and who feel invisible deserve a day off? The day the Icelandic women walked out of their homes and jobs sent a ripple around the world. It is believed that more than 90% of women participated in this movement tha......more

Goodreads review by kathryn on April 22, 2024

pink pussy hats you are NOTHING......more

Goodreads review by Amy on December 10, 2023

You sometimes need to read a bit about where your going. Great quick read about women quitting for the day for equallity......more

Goodreads review by wildct2003 on July 22, 2023

Good story......more

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