Radium Girls by DW Gregory

Inspired by true events, Radium Girls follows dial painter Grace Fryer as she bravely takes on the U.S. Radium Corporation in a battle for justice. Her opponent: Arthur Roeder, her former employer—an idealist struggling to reconcile the promise of science with the devastating human cost. As Grace’s fight gains momentum, she finds herself at odds not only with the company but also with her family and friends, who fear the consequences of her pursuit.