Like her friends Jane Addams and Susan B. Anthony, Solomon didn't let the rigid social mores for women in the early 1900s keep her from advocating for immigrants, the poor, and women. This accessible picture-book biography introduces a lesser-known social reformer who founded the National Council of Jewish Women, which "worked to help people around the country." Moore's stylish illustrations evoke the era and reflect Solomon's energy and purpose. End notes offer more about "Chicago's most important Jewish leader of her generation" and Addams's Hull House. A timeline is appended.

Even as a child, Hannah Greenebaum knew she was destined to spend her life helping those in need.Her parents were responsible for many milestones in Chicago's Jewish community, including the founding of the first Reform synagogue. Her father also helped new immigrants find jobs and was instrumental in aiding runaway slaves. Her mother started a Jewish women's sewing group that made clothes for the poor. As an adult Hannah was the first Jewish woman admitted to the Chicago Women's Club. She fought tirelessly for women's advancements against male domination both within Orthodox Judaism and in the general society. From a conference of Jewish women that she organized came the National Council of Jewish Women, an organization that worked directly with people in need and pushed for new laws to address poverty, housing, and education. She also expanded her activism to the women's suffrage movement. Lindauer presents Solomon's groundbreaking accomplishments in clear, concise language with great admiration, stressing her persistence and determination. Statements attributed to Solomon seem to be based on her remembrances, presumably from her memoir or archived papers as mentioned on the copyright page, but no sources are cited specifically. Many of Moore's illustrations have a 3-D effect with black-line sketched backgrounds from which brightly colored foregrounds and people emerge. Solomon mostly appears as a part of groups, with little seen of her emotions or facial expressions. Her spouse, Henry Solomon, appears only in the closing timeline.An interesting, informative account of a little-known woman of great achievement. (photos, author's note, timeline) (Picture book/biography. 6-10)