Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter Cover:Hardcover comes a classic-in-the-making that will

comes a classic-in-the-making that will transform our modern understanding of this legendary event in the fight for racial justice and civil rights

Cicely finally found where her light could shine the brightest and touch others: in film

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Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter Cover:Hardcover comes a classic-in-the-making that willThis legendary tale introduces young readers to Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11, who is considered to be the first known female firefighter in U. S. history. One winter day in 1818, when many of the firefighting volunteers are sick with influenza and a small wooden house is ablaze, Molly jumps into action and helps stop the blaze, proudly earning the nickname Volunteer Number 11. Relying on historic records