Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Summary: Part of the Big Words series, this biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg traces her life from her childhood in Brooklyn, New York to her present career as a Supreme Court justice. From the days when her beloved mother (who died two days before Ruth’s high school graduation) encouraged her to learn and to think for herself to her arguments for gender equality on behalf of women and men, Ruth’s path has prepared her for her role as beloved Supreme Court justice. Each page has at least one quote from Ginsburg to accompany the text and large, full-color illustrations. Includes a timeline, author’s and illustrator’s notes, and a bibliography. 48 pages; grades K-5.
Pros: Another beautiful picture book biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to put on the shelf next to I Dissent by Debbie Levy and Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of RBG vs. Inequality by Jonah Winter (which I could have sworn I reviewed, but apparently didn’t). The quotes and illustrations make all the books in this series excellent resources.
Cons: It would be nice to see some picture books about the other two women on the Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor has written her own, but there’s very little for kids on Elena Kagan.
Happy birthday to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who turns 87 today! Long may you reign.
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