Ruth Bader Ginsburg

November 1, 2016

Gr 3-4-Despite the brevity of the content, much useful context is found here, such as an outline of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legal reasoning. Frequent "In Her Words" sidebars showcase relevant quotations, culled from published or broadcast interviews, speeches, and letters. Photos include publicity portraits and more informal snapshots, for example, Malala Yousafzai recuperating in a London hospital, though none of the other subjects are portrayed as children. The focus on Hillary Clinton's public service helps sidestep any uncertainty surrounding the fall election. However, it's difficult to see Kate Middleton's place among the other women, and the biography focuses more on her role as a princess than on her influence or achievements. A web address is provided for a curated list of online resources.

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November 1, 2016
The Superwomen Role Models series might be hyping its subjects with that title, but not by much. Four very different but notable women are introduced here. At first glance, the petite subject of Ruth Bader Ginsburg seems an unlikely woman to be nicknamed (the Notorious RBG) after a rapper, but readers soon learn how Ginsburg overcame great odds and discrimination to become the second female Supreme Court justice. Brightly formatted and engaging, these books include quotes by the featured women, short but informative sidebars, and exceptionally sharp color photos. Strong introductions to strong women.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)