Sensational Reviews

“Sensational, A Hidden History of America’s ‘Girl Stunt Reporters,’” has received some generous press attention in the few weeks since its release.

The New Yorker took a deep dive into the subject of “The Lost Legacy of the Girl Stunt Reporter:” “In general, the girl reporter practiced an immersive, novelistic craft, deploying warmth, suspense, humor, and an instinct for plot. Society was inclined to view her as lacking in reason, and so she painted with the senses, seducing naysayers with a vivid, intimate voice.” The Wall Street Journal said, “Ms. Todd’s resurrection of these courageous reporters is fascinating because the women and their stories are so vibrant.” The Library Journal noted, “Todd’s comprehensive account rightly sheds light on the many women who changed the face of journalism and helped jump-start the newspaper industry. Her accessible writing draws in readers from the first page.” According to Publishers Weekly, the book “makes clear the crucial role female reporters played in pioneering investigat[ive] journalism and boosting progressive reform movements.”

Of the audio book, read by Maggi-Meg Reed, AudioFile magazine declared, “This is a terrific pairing of an impressive work of nonfiction and a splendid performer.”