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evaphoenix's review
4.0
This book does a great job of getting across what's exciting and important about the work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in terms a small child can understand. It praises her disagreement-with-a-purpose, her drive, and her insistence on fairness, and grounds everything in anecdotes and quotes. There is more information at the end pointing more advanced readers to further sources on her life and work. The illustrations effectively link RBG'S work through her life to the ongoing larger struggle for justice. The book also carries a general strong message that all ethnicities should have the same rights and that boys and girls should have the same opportunities and be able to choose their roles in life freely. Justice Ginsburg consulted on this book, so you can be fairly sure they got the details and tone right. It made me tear up at one point. Good stuff. If a kid likes this book but is older and ready for more, show them On the Basis of Sex, about her college years and work with the ACLU; the movie is much in the same spirit but goes into much more detail about the work necessary and the legal context of the time she had to work against.
bickie's review
4.0
Authentic but brief depictions of prejudice (against Jews, women, people of color) experienced and observed by RBG. Exploration of the value of thinking for yourself rather than accepting rules that do not fit with your understanding of what's right. Implications of how the court works v. laws (good as a touch point for further discussion).
carolineinthelibrary's review
5.0
A great introduction for kids as to who Ruth Bader Ginsburg is. It summarizes and simplifies her accomplishments very nicely so that anyone wanting to learn more about her could. I highly recommend this for voracious readers that love biographies, women's history, or RBG!
alboyer6's review
5.0
I truly enjoyed the message about just because you do disagree with someone, doesn't mean you can't be friends. Fantastic biography!
jaij7's review
5.0
I love that this book shows the good, the bad, the ugly and the truly amazing. It’s honest and a phenomenal introduction to a wonderful woman.
xsleepyshadows's review
5.0
All I knew about Ruth Bader Ginsburg is that she is a BOSS and after reading this I can see why! She has faced incredible odds against her and has made incredible strides for equality. This was a short book but I enjoyed reading about her childhood, what the society norm was when she was growing up, what she did for her education, family, and career. She is an inspiration! This book was short but covered and touched on a lot of information really well. There is more information of her on the back of the book along with a list of references used to write the book. The illustrations are really amazing and I would love it if there was a poster I could buy. ~Ashley
lattelibrarian's review
5.0
I Dissent is a timely book both in subject matter, person matter, illustration-wise, and typography-wise. And it's as much aesthetically pleasing as it is informational and accurate. Incredibly.
Levy and Baddeley tell Ginsburg's tale as she began her years as a Jewish youth who loved to read, and then as a young woman who went to college in a time where women didn't go to college, and then to serving on the supreme court. It details her relationships with her supportive parents, husband, and coworkers, and argues that friendships can be retained even when disagreements spark.
Even outside of work, Ginsburg is an adventurous person, showing that boldness can happen in all facets of one's life. Overall, Levy and Baddeley make the case for just how inspiring Ginsburg is, and do a fantastic job in teaching girls to use their voice.
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Levy and Baddeley tell Ginsburg's tale as she began her years as a Jewish youth who loved to read, and then as a young woman who went to college in a time where women didn't go to college, and then to serving on the supreme court. It details her relationships with her supportive parents, husband, and coworkers, and argues that friendships can be retained even when disagreements spark.
Even outside of work, Ginsburg is an adventurous person, showing that boldness can happen in all facets of one's life. Overall, Levy and Baddeley make the case for just how inspiring Ginsburg is, and do a fantastic job in teaching girls to use their voice.
Review cross-listed here!