| Notorious Rbg Young Readers' Edition Lib/E: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Young Readers' Edition Contributor(s): Carmon, Irin (Author), Knizhnik, Shana (Author), Arndt, Andi (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1538499916 ISBN-13: 9781538499917 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: November 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.7" W x 6.1" (0.35 lbs) |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The New York Times bestselling biography Notorious RBG--whose concept originated with a Tumblr page of the same name--is now available in a vibrant, full-color young readers' edition. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women's rights has inspired not only great strides in the workforce but has impacted the law of the land. And now, perfect for a younger generation, comes an accessible biography of this fierce woman, detailing her searing dissents and powerful jurisprudence. This entertaining and insightful young readers' edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine. Trailblazer. Pioneer. |
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 RBG Tumblr, a feminist website dedicated to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her lifelong fight for equality and social justice. Arndt, Andi: -Andi Arndt is a professional voice actor, the winner of a 2017 Audie Award for Best Romance, and winner of two Earphones Awards. Krull, Kathleen: -Kathleen Krull is a multiaward-winning children's book author. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and worked for four companies as a children's book editor. While on the job, she wrote mysteries in the Trixie Belden series and other books. She then began working at home, writing her own books and getting the chance to explore subjects she passionate about, including history, music, and extraordinary people. Awards for her body of work include the 2011 Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award, Leo Politi Golden Author Award, Lucia Russell Briggs Distinguished Achievement Award, California Reading Association's Armin R. Schulz Literacy Award for promoting social justice thru books 2016, and the International Literary Association and Greater San Diego Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award, among others. |