Girls with Guts!

Written by Debbie Gonzales · Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

Discover the untold stories of women athletes who defied the odds before Title IX.

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32 pages· 1,092 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 870L

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Bookroo's summary

Before Title IX, women athletes faced strict rules: no chasing, no sweating. Meet trailblazers like Melpomene and Althea Gibson, who defied these limitations. Their determination paved the way for a law that changed the game, allowing women to compete freely. How did they challenge the status quo and inspire a movement? Explore the stories of these fearless women who refused to take no for an answer, shaping the future of sports for generations to come.

From the publisher

No chasing! No stretching or straining! And never, ever sweat. These were the rules girls were forced to play by until Title IX passed in 1972. And it was a game-changer. A celebration of the strength, endurance, and athleticism of women and girls throughout the ages, Play Like a Girl keeps score with examples of women athletes from the late 1800s up through the 1970s, sharing how women refused to take no for an answer, and how finally, they pushed for a law to protect their right to play, compete, and be athletes.

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