An Equal Shot: How the Law Title IX Changed America

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Synopsis
"The book we needed right now." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 ProductionHelaine Becker's An Equal Shot is a nonfiction picture book introduction to the history and importance of Title IX as civil rights legislature, featuring illustrations by Dow Phumiruk.You’ve likely heard of the law Title IX. It protects the equal rights of students, athletes, and professionals in America regardless of gender. But do you know about the women who fought to enact this new law?Here is the rousing account of how Title IX was shaped at the hands of brave politicians who took risks to secure women’s dreams and their futures under the Constitution. From the creative team that brought you Counting on Katherine and told in simple, commanding prose, An Equal Shot celebrates the power of words to defend and unite vulnerable people.Christy Ottaviano Books
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781250825285
Related ISBNs:
9781250241955
Publisher:
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Helaine Becker
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Reading Age:
4–8
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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