Author: | Terry Barber | ISBN: | 9781771530835 |
Publisher: | Grass Roots Press | Publication: | September 30, 2015 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Terry Barber |
ISBN: | 9781771530835 |
Publisher: | Grass Roots Press |
Publication: | September 30, 2015 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
This biography of June Callwood is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. June Callwood (1924-2007) had a career based on her strong concern for social justice, especially on issues affecting children and women. She became one of Canada's most famous social justice activists, founding or co-founding over 50 Canadian social action organizations, including youth and women's hostels. In 1978, she was made a member of the Order of Canada. June died on April 14, 2007, after a battle with cancer.
This biography of June Callwood is a high-interest, low-vocabulary book for adolescents and adults with limited literacy skills. June Callwood (1924-2007) had a career based on her strong concern for social justice, especially on issues affecting children and women. She became one of Canada's most famous social justice activists, founding or co-founding over 50 Canadian social action organizations, including youth and women's hostels. In 1978, she was made a member of the Order of Canada. June died on April 14, 2007, after a battle with cancer.