When Ruth Bader Ginsburg Chewed 100 Sticks of Gum

Written by Mark Weakland · Illustrated by Daniela Volpari

Part of the Leaders Doing Headstands series

Discover how a young girl became a champion for equality and justice.

5.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.1/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings

32 pages· 590L

$30.65Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Explore the childhood of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who grew up to be a Supreme Court justice. Encouraged by strong role models, young Ruth learned to speak her mind and stand up for equality. This engaging story reveals how her early experiences shaped her into a trailblazer for justice, inspiring young readers to pursue their own paths to greatness. What challenges did she face, and how did they mold her into a historic figure? Uncover the roots of her remarkable journey.

From the publisher

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman justice to serve on the Supreme Court. But do you know what she was like as a child? Strong role models and encouragement to be herself led Ruth to speak her mind and to stand up for equality. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

At a glance

Format: Library Binding
Pages: 32
Reading age: 8–11
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 590L

Themes & topics

Books about Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG)Books about female role models Books about historical figures Books about America Books about childhood

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.5

out of 7

5.5

“This picture book mostly focuses on the history of Ruth's childhood, though there's an Afterward that talks more about Ruth's life after she married. I loved the fun-facts about Ruth and the insights this little biography presented, and the illustrations are fabulous--super unique and so well done.”

B is for Bookworm

Trusted reviewer

The author