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An Equal Shot

by Helaine Becker
Dow Phumiruk
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"The book we needed right now." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production
Helaine 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.
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Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

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  • Release date: February 23, 2021

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  • ISBN: 9781250825285
  • Release date: February 23, 2021
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:710
Text Difficulty:3

"The book we needed right now." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production
Helaine 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

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Biography & Autobiography History Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology
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