| Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Young Readers Edition Contributor(s): Carmon, Irin (Author), Knizhnik, Shana (Author) |
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ISBN: 006274853X ISBN-13: 9780062748539 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political - Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017949440 |
| Lexile Measure: 1030 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 193272 Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg that does more than catalog her achievements; it conveys her spirit, one that will leave readers in awe.* This New York Times bestselling version of the acclaimed biography Notorious RBG is an excellent way to share with middle grade readers just why Justice Ginsburg was such a powerful role model. This entertaining and insightful full-color 200-page young readers' edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine. Trailblazer. Pioneer. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women's rights inspired not only great strides in the workforce but impacted the law of the land. This accessible biography of this fierce woman, detailing her searing dissents and powerful jurisprudence, is a keeper. As School Library Journal* noted, This version shares the same knockout formatting as the adult edition: a plethora of photographs and images leaving nary a page unadorned. Hand your middle grade reader this powerful and highly readable biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Includes a timeline, glossary, source list, index, and even a section that puts legal terms in plain English. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carmon, Irin: - Irin Carmon is a journalist covering gender, politics, and law. She's a contributing writer for the Washington Post's Outlook section and a distinguished fellow at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard. She has been a national reporter at MSNBC, Salon, and Jezebel. Knizhnik, Shana: -Shana Knizhnik is a civil rights attorney. While a student at NYU law school, she created the Notorious R.B.G. Tumblr, a feminist website dedicated to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her lifelong fight for equality and social justice. |