Hick, 9780593649091
Hardcover
From hardship to White House, a love story for the ages.

Hick

the trailblazing journalist who captured eleanor roosevelt's heart

$49.75

  • Hardcover

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    24 June 2025

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Summary

Hick: From Dust Bowl to First Lady’s Heart

In this riveting YA non-fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, trace Lorena Hickok–or Hick’s– rise from devastating childhood to renowned journalist, and watch as she forms the most significant friendship and romantic relationship of her life with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Lorena Hickok came from nothing. She was on her own from the age of 14, cooking and scrubbing for one family after another as she struggle…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593649091
ISBN-10:0593649095
Author:Sarah Miller
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:24 June 2025
Weight:567g
Dimensions:232mm x 156mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

★ “This immersive, engaging, and deeply emotional portrait of an unconventional woman is a must-read for enthusiasts of women’s history, journalism, and LGBTQIA+ ­biographies.” —School Library Journal, starred review★ “The life of a pioneering, queer female journalist is the subject of this accessible and captivating biography for young adults.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review★ “Miller’s meticulously researched and engrossing account…sensitively delves into the ways Hick’s traumatic childhood affected her career and personal life.” —The Horn Book, starred review“Miller’s prose is clear, thoroughly researched, and highly detailed…. A substantial biography of a noteworthy figure.” —Kirkus Reviews“In exploring their love story, readers will learn more about Hick’s importance in politics, journalism, and queer history.” —Booklist“[A]n extremely thorough recounting that’s at its strongest when considering Hick as not just a female pioneer in the male-dominated news world but a passionate individual who chose to live, and love, on her own terms.” —Publishers Weekly“Miller strikes an ideal balance between Hick as an individual and her relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt, and while Eleanor will certainly be a more recognizable name, Hick’s sometimes grueling, sometimes wonderful, always intriguing life is just as worthy of being known.” —The Bulletin

About The Author

Sarah Miller

SARAH MILLER is the author of Hanged!, called a “tour de force” in a Booklist starred review; Violet and Daisy, called “meticulously detailed” in a starred review from The Horn Book; The Miracle & Tragedy of the Dionne Quintuplets, which received four starred reviews; and The Borden Murders, a School Library Journal Best Book and an ALA-YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. In addition to her work for young readers, she is the author of the USA Today bestselling Caroline- Little House, Revisited, which was named a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection, among other accolades.

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