An Equal Shot: How the Law Title IX Changed America

by Helaine Becker

Dow Phumiruk (Illustrator)

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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
  • ISBN10 1250241952
  • ISBN13 9781250241955
  • Publish Date 23 February 2021
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint St Martin's Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 40
  • Language English