Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo

Written by Eve Nadel Catarevas · Illustrated by Martina Peluso

A girl barred from a boys-only sport fights to practice the one she loves.

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32 pages· 810L· AR ~5.3
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Bookroo's summary

Rena Glickman, later known as Rusty Kanokogi, grew up Jewish in Brooklyn at a time when judo was strictly for boys and men. Determined to practice the sport she loved, she overcame one barrier after another to become the leading female judo master of her time and opened the way for women in the sport.

From the publisher

Rena Glickman, known professionally as Rusty Kanokogi, was a Jewish girl who grew up to become the preeminent female judo master of her time, overcoming many odds. At a time when judo was a sport strictly for boys and men, Rusty was determined to practice the sport she loved.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
810L
AR book level
~5.3
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
May 1, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781728424309

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