Books, Reviews, and Awards
School Library Journal reviews Dressing a Nation series:
"These well-written and appealing books place clothing and fashion, from underwear
to headgear, in the larger context of American history, emphasising that for most of
our past, clothing signified status and reinforced societal roles, especially for women...
Large attractive period illustrations and color and archival photos and boxed quotes
enhance the texts. This series is certain to draw both researchers and browsers."
Lake Chelan Mirror reviews:
"Hoopskirts, Union Blues, and Confederate Grays," by Kate Havelin is any Civil War history buff or recreationist's dream. ...This is an awesome book to have around the house for history buffs of all ages to enjoy."
Read the whole review here
Finalist Best Sports/Travel/Recreation Book
Midwest Book Awards
Silent Sports reviews:
"This (Best Hikes) book is packed with great information...
This is a great book to keep in your car for hikes you plan and for
impromptu excursions as you drive around the Twin Cities."
Winner Best Sports/Travel/Recreation Book
Midwest Book Awards
Star Tribune reviews:
"St. Paul marathon runner Kate Havelin loves Minnesota's running trails, and it is
obvious that she has traversed most of them. ...While hiking at Cascade River State
Park near Grand Marais, I found Havelin's descriptions very accurate and helpful,
right down to the need to plant feet sideways on a series of steps leading to the river."
Amelia Bloomer Project reviews: "The Amelia Bloomer Project, sponsored by the Feminist Task Force of the Social
Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association, applauds Twenty-First
Century Books for having the courage to publish quality books with positive feminist
themes for young readers. We hope this recognition encourages Twenty-First Century
Books to continue publishing books with positive feminist themes and role models for
children and teens."
Through the Looking Glass reviews:
"Anyone who has an interest in finding out about the lives of strong women will be
intrigued by the story of Victoria Woodhull. She was such a fascinating person who really
shook up the establishment of her time, daring to tell the truth about what she saw. ...
Well written and packed with anecdotes and interesting information about Victoria
Woodhull’s life..."
Lifematters series of eight books on relationships (Capstone Press, 2000), including:
• Assertiveness: How Can I Say What I Mean?
• Sexual Harassment: This Doesn’t Feel Right
• Dating: What Is A Healthy Relationship?
• Peer Pressure: How Can I Say No?
• Incest: Why Am I Afraid to Tell?
• Child Abuse: Why Do My Parents Hit Me?
• Family Violence: My Parents Hurt Each Other!
• Parents: They’re Driving Me Crazy!