America doesn't have the only claim on early-twentieth-century garment industry unionization. The story of the Toronto Dressmakers' Strike of 1931 is fictionalized through the destitute experiences of teen siblings Rose and Sophie. With their papa dead and mama sick, the Russian Jewish immigrant sisters suffer low wages, abusive working conditions, and rampant anti-Semitism. When the vote is taken to strike, Rose becomes a leader in forming her shop union and is quickly arrested on the picket line. While Rose is incarcerated, 14-year-old Sophie ages quickly, helping her ailing mother while continuing to strike. Emma Goldman and other influential personalities of the time play a role in Dublin's recounting of events. Black-and-white period photographs add reality to the historical narrative, and an introduction, author's note, and further reading suggestions will help educators use this book in their curriculum. As Goldman states in her speech at the parade after the strike ends, garment workers taught a universal lesson as they "fought for their dignity."