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Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman
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Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman in Franklin, TN
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Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman in Franklin, TN
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***THREE STARRED REVIEWS***
A 2024
Shelf Awareness
Best Picture Book of the Year
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids List
A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Private Rosetta “Lyons” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman’s perspective.
In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping, and in rural New
York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. So, one day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her braid and disguised herself as a man. No one suspected that “Lyons” was a woman—not even when she signed up to fight for the Union Army.
As Rosetta’s new regiment traveled to Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana, she sent letter after letter home to New York. Army life wasn’t easy, but Rosetta knew it was where she belonged— supporting her family and serving her country.
Through intricately detailed scratchboard art and excerpts from Rosetta Wakeman’s letters, this fascinating and inspiring biography – a debut from author-illustrator JoAnna Lapati – introduces young readers to an unconventional woman who was determined to claim her own place in history.
An author’s note, supplementary biographical and historical information, a timeline, excerpts from actual letters, and other back matter provide additional context.
Children’s Book Council (CBC)
Librarian FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Children's FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Mississippi Children’s Museum
The Magnolia Book Awards Grades 3-5 Nominee (2026)
A 2024
Shelf Awareness
Best Picture Book of the Year
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids List
A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Private Rosetta “Lyons” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman’s perspective.
In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping, and in rural New
York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. So, one day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her braid and disguised herself as a man. No one suspected that “Lyons” was a woman—not even when she signed up to fight for the Union Army.
As Rosetta’s new regiment traveled to Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana, she sent letter after letter home to New York. Army life wasn’t easy, but Rosetta knew it was where she belonged— supporting her family and serving her country.
Through intricately detailed scratchboard art and excerpts from Rosetta Wakeman’s letters, this fascinating and inspiring biography – a debut from author-illustrator JoAnna Lapati – introduces young readers to an unconventional woman who was determined to claim her own place in history.
An author’s note, supplementary biographical and historical information, a timeline, excerpts from actual letters, and other back matter provide additional context.
Children’s Book Council (CBC)
Librarian FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Children's FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Mississippi Children’s Museum
The Magnolia Book Awards Grades 3-5 Nominee (2026)
***THREE STARRED REVIEWS***
A 2024
Shelf Awareness
Best Picture Book of the Year
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids List
A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Private Rosetta “Lyons” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman’s perspective.
In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping, and in rural New
York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. So, one day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her braid and disguised herself as a man. No one suspected that “Lyons” was a woman—not even when she signed up to fight for the Union Army.
As Rosetta’s new regiment traveled to Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana, she sent letter after letter home to New York. Army life wasn’t easy, but Rosetta knew it was where she belonged— supporting her family and serving her country.
Through intricately detailed scratchboard art and excerpts from Rosetta Wakeman’s letters, this fascinating and inspiring biography – a debut from author-illustrator JoAnna Lapati – introduces young readers to an unconventional woman who was determined to claim her own place in history.
An author’s note, supplementary biographical and historical information, a timeline, excerpts from actual letters, and other back matter provide additional context.
Children’s Book Council (CBC)
Librarian FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Children's FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Mississippi Children’s Museum
The Magnolia Book Awards Grades 3-5 Nominee (2026)
A 2024
Shelf Awareness
Best Picture Book of the Year
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids List
A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Private Rosetta “Lyons” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman’s perspective.
In 1862, the war between North and South showed no signs of stopping, and in rural New
York, nineteen-year-old Rosetta Wakeman longed for a life beyond the family farm. So, one day she made a brave, bold choice: she cut her braid and disguised herself as a man. No one suspected that “Lyons” was a woman—not even when she signed up to fight for the Union Army.
As Rosetta’s new regiment traveled to Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Louisiana, she sent letter after letter home to New York. Army life wasn’t easy, but Rosetta knew it was where she belonged— supporting her family and serving her country.
Through intricately detailed scratchboard art and excerpts from Rosetta Wakeman’s letters, this fascinating and inspiring biography – a debut from author-illustrator JoAnna Lapati – introduces young readers to an unconventional woman who was determined to claim her own place in history.
An author’s note, supplementary biographical and historical information, a timeline, excerpts from actual letters, and other back matter provide additional context.
Children’s Book Council (CBC)
Librarian FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Children's FAVORITES 3RD-5TH Grade (2025)
Mississippi Children’s Museum
The Magnolia Book Awards Grades 3-5 Nominee (2026)
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