Now in paperback is the award-winning account of how 18 million women, many of whom had never before held a job, entered the work force in 1942-45 to help the United States fight World War II. Their unprecedented participation changed the course of history for women, and America, forever. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. An ALA Notable Book. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. Photos. | Rosie The Riveter: Women Working On The Homefront In World War Ii by Penny Colman, Paperback | Indigo Chapters