When home was cramped, her family ill, and food scarce, Louisa May Alcott would turn to pen and paper to escape. Some writers tell the story of the life they had, but Louisa told the story of the life she wished she had. Her dreams would eventually take shape in one of the most famous American children’s novels of all time: Little Women.

CK Curriculum Alignment: Grade 5 Sequence English Language Arts, Fiction and Drama

Voices in History™ is a Core Knowledge Biography Series that encourages young readers to learn about real superheroes in history. As a result of acts of extraordinary bravery, ingenuity, strength, and determination, these people made a difference and changed the world. Perhaps their remarkable stories will inspire young readers to become the superheroes of the future.