About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration about unfair rules at school or notices that boys and girls are sometimes treated differently. It is an ideal resource for the child who needs to see that quiet persistence and intellectual rigor can be just as powerful as loud protest. The story follows Ruth Bader Ginsburg from her childhood in Brooklyn through her groundbreaking legal career, highlighting her fight against gender discrimination and her eventual seat on the Supreme Court. While the book deals with complex legal concepts, it distills them into relatable themes of fairness and perseverance that are perfect for children ages 8 to 12. Parents will appreciate how it emphasizes the importance of education and standing up for others while maintaining a realistic look at the obstacles Ruth faced as a woman and a Jewish person in the mid-20th century. It is a powerful tool for teaching kids that they have the agency to change the world by using their voices and their minds.
