PRAISE FOR WILMA'S WAY HOME
"An important read for all libraries, this work highlights a strong woman who left a vital message for future leaders."--School Library JournalRuth Bader Ginsburg is a trailblazer. A fighter. A public servant who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of equality.
When Ruth was a young girl, her mother encouraged her to read, be independent, and stand up for what she thought was right. Ruth graduated first in her class at Cornell University and tied for top of her graduating class at Columbia Law School. But she faced prejudice as both a woman and a Jew, making it difficult to get a job. Ruth eventually found work as a law clerk, and her determination, diligence, and skill led to a distinguished career as a lawyer. In 1993, she became the second woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. As a Supreme Court justice, Ruth has inspired fierce admiration and faced fervent opposition for her judgments in high-profile cases, many of which have involved discrimination. She has been lauded for her sharp wit and boldness, even when her opinions differ from that of the majority.
As a student, teacher, lawyer, and judge, Ruth often experienced unfair treatment. But she persisted, becoming a cultural icon, championing equality in pay and opportunity. Her brilliant mind, compelling arguments, and staunch commitment to truth and justice have convinced many to stand with her, and her fight continues to this day.
This installment of the award-winning Big Words series brings a legendary figure into focus with Doreen Rappaport's incisive prose combined with Ruth's own words. Eric Velasquez's dynamic illustrations infuse every scene with life in a moving tribute that will inspire young justice seekers everywhere.
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hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. Velasquez, Eric Ilustrador. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0000824353
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Velasquez, Eric Ilustrador. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.13. Nº de ref. del artículo: G1484747178I4N10
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Hardcover. Condición: As New. No Jacket. Velasquez, Eric Ilustrador. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.13. Nº de ref. del artículo: G1484747178I2N00
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Velasquez, Eric Ilustrador. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.13. Nº de ref. del artículo: G1484747178I4N00
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Velasquez, Eric Ilustrador. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.13. Nº de ref. del artículo: G1484747178I4N00
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Condición: Very Good. Velasquez, Eric Ilustrador. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Nº de ref. del artículo: 40493669-6
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Velasquez, Eric Ilustrador. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 41528221-6
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