KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and the Missouri Valley Special Collections is offering a unique way for people to learn about it.
Starting this weekend, 19th Amendment coloring books will be available for visitors at all Kansas City Public Library locations.
The coloring book features eight Kansas City-area women who played key roles in fighting for women's right to vote.
The book was illustrated by Joanna Marsh, a special collections librarian. She and a team of researchers wrote informational blurbs to accompany each figure.
"I hope the book serves as a fun and creative way to introduce people to these remarkable Kansas City women and their unique contributions to history," Marsh said in a news release.
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States. Congress passed it in 1919 and ratified it in August 1920, though women of color continued their fight for the right to vote after that date.
In addition to the physical copies offered at library locations, anyone interested can download the booklet and individual pages here.
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