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Gr 2–4—This book traces the origin and lasting impact of the Rosie the Riveter symbol, from factory work during World War II to the contemporary workplace. The text often speaks of Rosie as a real person, mentioning that she was "born" in 1942, which may confuse young readers who don't yet understand that she was an image, not an individual. The symbolism is heavy-handed throughout. In one instance, the text says that during wartime the men were "taking the rivets out of the world" while Rosie was riveting "a ship or a bridge or maybe even a world." This is rather reductive as both the me...Log In or Sign Up to Read More