About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a perceived unfairness at school or needs the courage to question why things are the way they are. This Step into Reading biography introduces Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a young girl who noticed the world did not always offer the same opportunities to everyone. It emphasizes the power of persistence and the importance of using your voice to advocate for others. Through simple text and engaging illustrations, the book explores themes of justice, gender equality, and resilience. It is an ideal introduction for children ages 5 to 8 to the concept of civil rights and the legal system. Parents will appreciate how it frames Ruth's monumental legal battles as extensions of her childhood curiosity and her mother's belief in the power of education.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book depicts instances of Ruth being told that girls can't do certain things, and shows how Jewish people were sometimes excluded from opportunities, all addressed in an age-appropriate, secular manner. It mentions the death of Ruth's mother just before her high school graduation, which is handled with a gentle, realistic tone that emphasizes Ruth's determination to honor her mother's wishes.
