This project was a challenging and fun one. I mean, imagine drawing a book about a law!! What do you even draw?? I included lots of people and our three girl main characters. This book makes me want to stand up and shout about equal rights. I hope it will awaken the activist in all of us!
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 Book
"Provides a look at the fundamental nature of the law. The back
matter features additional information, including portraits of the
heroes in Congress who fought for the passage of Title IX, details
regarding the progress made and the work to be done for full equality,
and resources for further exploration. A recommended addition that expands awareness of the full impact of Title IX." —School Library Journal
"Becker
ably explains to readers that Title IX is about more than just giving
girls and women the ability to play sports. . .Both an easy-to-read
introduction and a powerful reminder that we must always fight for
equality." —Kirkus Reviews
