Dissenter on the Bench
Dissenter on the Bench

Dissenter on the Bench

Written by Victoria Ortiz
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12 - 18
Reading age
199
Page count
1250L
Lexile measure
Jun 4, 2019
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The life and career of the fiercely principled Supreme Court Justice, now a popular icon, with dramatic accounts of her landmark cases that moved the needle on legal protection of human rights, illustrated with b/w archival photographs. Dramatically narrated case histories from Justice Ginsburg’s stellar career are interwoven with an account of RBG’s life—childhood, family, beliefs, education, marriage, legal and judicial career, children, and achievements—and her many-faceted personality is captured. The cases described, many involving young people, demonstrate her passionate concern for gender equality, fairness, and our constitutional rights. Notes, bibliography, index.

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      Victoria Ortiz

      Victoria Ortiz graduated from Barnard College and the City University of New York Law School. She has worked as a high school teacher, as a college teacher, as an attorney, and as dean of students at several law schools. Her published work includes Spanish for Lawyers (2012), a unique manual for law students and lawyers who need to discuss legal matters in this useful language. Now retired, Ms. Ortiz lives in the Bay Area with her wife.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780544973640
    Publication Date
    June 4, 2019
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Original Publication Date
    June 4, 2019
    Page Count
    199
    Audience
    Young Adult
    Reading Age
    12 - 18 years
    Lexile® Level
    1250L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z+
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~9.4

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