No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Kathleen Krull, Illustrated by Nancy Zhang

Ruth Bader Ginsburg may be one of the most respected women in the United States, but her recognition is nothing short of hard-won. For years before becoming a justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth had to fight the notion that being female meant that she was less smart, less qualified, and less worthy of attention than her male counterparts. Throughout college, law school, and her work life, she faced discrimination—because she was a woman.

As a lawyer, it was in her fight for equality that she made an imprint on American history. She changed the way the law dealt with women’s rights and showed that unfairness to women wasn’t just a female problem, it negatively affected men and children, too.

In this picture book from award-winning author Kathleen Krull and artist Nancy Zhang, readers will learn about Ruthless Ruthie—a warrior for equality, defender of justice, and a trailblazer for girls everywhere. 4-8 years

Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Patricia Brennan DeMuth, Illustrated by Jake Murray

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker has always spoken her mind. As a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women’s rights when few others did. She gained attention for the cases she won when arguing in front of the Supreme Court, before taking her place on the bench in 1993. 8-12 years

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

By Debbie Levy, Illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley

Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime arguing against inequality and unfair treatment and standing up for what’s right for people everywhere. This biographical picture book about the Notorious RBG, tells the justice’s story through the lens of her many famous dissents. 4-8 years

My Little Golden Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Shana Corey, Illustrated by Margeaux Lucas

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

This Little Golden Book is a compelling introduction to an inspiring woman, written for the youngest readers. From a young age, Ruth Bader Ginsburg knew that she wanted to fight for girls and women to have equal rights. She studied and worked very hard and became just the second woman–and the first Jewish woman–to be a United States Supreme Court Justice. This is a terrific read for future trailblazers and their parents! 2-5 years

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality

By Jonah Winter, Illustrated by Stacy Innerest

To become the first female Jewish Supreme Court Justice, the unsinkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg had to overcome countless injustices. Growing up in Brooklyn in the 1930s and 1940s, she was discouraged from working by her father who thought a woman’s place was in the home. Regardless, she went to Cornell University, where men outnumbered women four to one. There, she met her husband, Martin Ginsburg, and found her calling as a lawyer. Despite discrimination against Jews, females, and working mothers, Ginsburg went on to become Columbia Law School’s first tenured female professor, a judge for the US Court of Appeals, and finally, a Supreme Court Justice.

Structured as a court case in which the reader is presented with evidence of the injustice that she faced. This is the true story of how one of America’s most “notorious” women bravely persevered to become the remarkable symbol of justice she is today. 6-9 years

I Look Up To…Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Anna Membrino, Illustrated by Fatti Burke

It’s never too early to introduce childen to the people you admire! This board book distills Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s excellent qualities into illustrated little baby-sized bites, with text designed to share and read aloud. 

Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from RBG herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this influential woman. Preschool and up.

You Should Meet Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Laurie Calkhoven, Illustrated by Elizabeth Vukovic

Meet Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She’s also known as the notorious RBG. Ginsburg is only the second female Supreme Court justice in American history. She has spent her entire life fighting for equal rights, especially for women. RBG is a true superhero and young readers will love getting to know her.

A special section at the back of the book includes extras like the history of the Supreme Court and how to become a lawyer. With the You Should Meet series, learning about amazing people has never been so much fun! 6-8 years

The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Big Book for New Readers

By Susan B. Katz

In this chapter book for kids ages 6-9, you’ll learn about how Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second woman ever to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of the United States. Before she fought for equal rights and made history, Ruth was a curious kid who loved to read about strong women who were making important changes. 

In school, Ruth wished girls could have as many opportunities as boys. She soon learned that by studying and working hard, she could change her life―and the world. 6-9 years

Becoming Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Journey to Justice

By Debbie Levy, Illustrated by Whitney Gardner

Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a modern feminist icon. She’s a leader in the fight for equal treatment of girls and women in society and the workplace. She blazed trails to the peaks of the male-centered worlds of education and law, where women had rarely risen before.

RBG has often said that true and lasting change in society and law is accomplished slowly, one step at a time. This is how she has evolved, too. Step by step, the shy little girl became a child who questioned unfairness. She became a student who persisted despite obstacles. She became an advocate who resisted injustice and a judge who revered the rule of law. 10 and up

Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Irin Carmon, Illustrated by Shana Knizhnik

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women’s rights has inspired not only great strides in the workforce but has impacted the law of the land. This entertaining and insightful young readers’ edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine, Trailblazer and Pioneer. 8-12 years.

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