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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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I enjoy this series and this one is another must add to the library. This is a great series I have added to the library and will be adding this one as soon as it come out. If you want to know more about this legend this is a a great book to start.

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I think this is my favourite of these so far. RGB is such an icon for women everywhere and seeing it all laid out like this in the simplest of ways really shows that. Her mother really instilled in her the strength and determination to go far regardless if her gender and then she in turn passed this on to further generations. From fighting for women's rights to enter specific schools to supporting both parents as primary caregivers she really had the right idea.
Highly recommend adding this one to your children's libraries and teaching them more about this fantastic woman.

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This inspiring junior biography is especially well-written. There is a clear narrative arc, which helps readers to feel a strong connection to the book's themes and subject, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Highly recommended.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Her story as told in the Little People, Big Dreams set is a lovely introduction to a woman who was a powerhouse and had big dreams which she made come true.
The book gives a brief insight into her childhood and her aspirations - the illustrations are really colourful and this book will appeal to all ages. It can be used in the classroom across all ages and is a great addition to the serie.

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this little book about the wonderful life of RBG. The illustrations beautifully enhanced the story. The book was simple enough for young readers to understand and be inspired by. I highly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, whether they are familiar with Ruth Bader Ginsburg or not. I can’t wait to add this title to my collection. Thank you to @netgalley for the chance to read this book before its publication date.

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I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books through NetGalley.
Another biography in the Little People Big Dreams series by Sanchez Vegara.
Readers meet Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a child and move through her life story. They see her fighting for equality and working to break barriers. Told in language mid to upper elementary students can easily follow. The timeline included at the end of the book provides further information and brings readers to her death in 2020.

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I had no idea that Ruth had been involved in law for so long and not only that but fought cases for those who would otherwise go unheard. I knew she was awesome but this book confirmed it,

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I was provided a review copy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara through NetGalley.com.

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This simply but well-written mini biography tells the story of a girl born at a time when it was much harder to do the things we take for granted today. She overcame gender and height prejudices to achieve her dream of making a difference in gender politics by becoming a particular kind of lawyer and rising to the Supreme Court of the US. Her *Can Do* attitude is a beacon to girls and women everywhere. The illustrations by Judit Orosz are eye-catching and very well done. The language of the text is suitable for reading to young people and excellent for ESL.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an amazing addition to the Little People Big Dreams series and is a very important person for children, especially girls, to learn about. This story begins when se was born, Ruth Bader Ginsburg in 1933 in NYC. Life was different for a young, Jewish girl at that time, but her mother taught Ruth that she should be her independent self. Education is stressed as the key to having choices in life, and even though it was difficult, she became a lawyer, 1 of only 8 women in her class of 550. Ruth was not always treated fairly and was not offered jobs male lawyers would. Ruth spent her life fighting for equality for all people using the constitution to support her arguments. She was the second female Supreme Court Judge in 1993, continuing her fight for equality, right up to her death in 2020. All this is included in this book in a way that interested me as an adult and my grandson who is 7. Of course, he didn't understand why some of the things happened to her, which makes my heart happy. This lady was truly amazing and definitely deserves her spot within this amazing series of biographies for children.

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Super cute story about RBG. As an elementary school counselor this is one I would put on my shelves to educate my students. I do wish it had a little more information on WHY RBG was so important and other cases she helped make a difference on.

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This is a good short book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life. It's perfect for new readers.

This book talks about Ruth wanting to do all of the things her mother had dreamed of, but didn't get to do. Wow did she become a role model for young girls, but really everyone in her fight for equality.

The illustrations have an old time feel and really work well with the story.

The only change would be to have some more details and add a little more about her later in life.

Thank you to the publisher for providing a free digital copy of this ARC for an honest review.

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"I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."
I think this was a great overview of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life. It did a good job highlighting her career without making it overly political, and could be a good resource for anyone.

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This is a great introduction to the life and work of RBG. It's empowering for little girls and educational for all kids. I would definitely buy this book for my daughter.

The only thing I wish that were different is that the formatting of the book is not the best in ebook format - some of the pictures get cut off on a page. It's best read as a paper book.

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An excellent addition to the Little People Big Dreams series. I think some dates along the way would have been useful e.g. when she defended the voting Rights Act (although I think this series always deliberately avoids them?). As always, such a short book leaves me wanting more, so the suggested reading at the end is very welcome.

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I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an amazing addition to the Little People Big Dreams series and is a very important person for children, especially girls, to learn about. This lady was truly amazing and definitely deserves her spot within this amazing series of biographies for children.
This series is such an inspiration to children about important and inspirational people living and dead. This series teaches children they can be everything they dream of and more.

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Thank you to NetGalley for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love this series and the biographies are great. However, this one seemed lacking. I understand that it's difficult to compress Justice Ginsberg's life into the series format, but it was vague. I will admit that this wasn't my first biography for kids about Justic Ginsberg. It's a good start, but seek out other kid-friendly biographies for more depth.

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An extraordinary person, and a lovely (albeit short) visual tribute. I would suggest this book as an introduction to RBG for young readers perhaps to pair with a longer reading. Nicely crafted.

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I was REALLY impressed with this edition in the series of Little People, BIG DREAMS. I felt the author, Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, and the illustrator, Judit Orosz, both produced five-star work. Children will read about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the famous Supreme Court judge who passed away last year. Before Ruth was even a teenager, she lost both her mother and her little sister. Attempting to make good on a promise made to her mother, Ruth studied in school and achieved top grades and won scholarships. It’s good for children to see that despite disappointments, a goal and a plan saved Ruth. Regardless of capabilities, a goal and a plan give young people something to work towards.

When she struggled to find work because she was female, her attention focused on gender equality. This remained her goal, even on her way to becoming a judge in 1980. Ruth was 47 years old. Ruth didn’t allow getting married and having a family, to stand in the way of following her dreams. When most people are winding down towards retirement, Ruth was appointed to the Supreme Court when she was 60 years old. She continued in this role until her death last year.

Ruth is a much-loved icon around the world and an inspiration to any who want to raise a family and continue with their dreams. The secondary message in this book is that despite powerful disagreements in court, Ruth still remained good friends with her colleagues. Having a different opinion, yet respecting it and remaining friends, is a lesson we can all learn.

The illustrations are breath-taking! My niece kept smiling and exclaiming how wonderful they were. I noticed her spend quite a bit of time examining the illustrations prior to reading each page. At eight years old, this was a manageable book for her to read and understand. Vegara has made sure that her prose is inspiring and informative!

I will definitely pick up a copy of this book to gift to all the little girls with dreams in my sphere of influence!

Publishes September 21, 2021.

I was gifted this advance copy by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Quarto Publishing Group, and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

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Love these books that teach our daughters about trailblazing women who have done incredible work for our country. The book gives more in-depth content at the end if you want to go deeper- however the rest is written in a way kids can comprehend.

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