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  Young Adult/Children

  Bringing the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike to life through new eyes

  The Winnipeg General Strike in 1919 was organized by workers who were frustrated with long hours and low wages. Papergirl takes a fictional look at the strike through the eyes of a child: Cassie is 10 years old and lives in Winnipeg with her working-class family.

  By Paula E. Kirman     Issue 74, Spring/Summer 2019