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readingthroughtheages's review
3.0
An introduction to the law Title IX. Reading the backmatter is a must.
xangemthelibrarian's review
5.0
A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book. It not only provides great resources for further research, but it also demonstrates the power of words. "Title IX's thirty-seven words taught us a simple truth: Words have power. Words can right wrongs and create justice. Words can change the world. Your words can change the world. What will they be?"
I think what is most striking to me is how I always manage to forget just how recently Black Americans, women, and LGBTQIA+ people gained rights that are equal to our white male counterparts, including the ability to vote, get married, or divorce. And even then, An Equal Shot brings up valid points about how women are still discriminated against in the workplace and in sports, especially in regards to pay and leadership positions.
I think what is most striking to me is how I always manage to forget just how recently Black Americans, women, and LGBTQIA+ people gained rights that are equal to our white male counterparts, including the ability to vote, get married, or divorce. And even then, An Equal Shot brings up valid points about how women are still discriminated against in the workplace and in sports, especially in regards to pay and leadership positions.
eatreadbreathe's review
2.0
Kind of disappointing, honestly. The entire focus is on what the "thirty-seven words" that make up Title IX are and what they mean figuratively, rather than on how the law came to be, its struggles, and its impacts. There's little mention of the history of the law or the people who influenced it other than some brief back matter. And one sentence in the back matter claims that Title IX "opened doors for girls and for those who identify as LGBTQ" but does not expand on this claim or explain the many issues the LGBTQ community still face despite Title IX.
It's fine for a very, very basic understanding Title IX (if all you want is the basic definition of the law for young children), but if you're looking for any more information than what it says on the surface, you'll need to look elsewhere.
It's fine for a very, very basic understanding Title IX (if all you want is the basic definition of the law for young children), but if you're looking for any more information than what it says on the surface, you'll need to look elsewhere.
barberchicago_books's review
5.0
Thank you to MacKids for a copy of this MAGNIFICENT book. The stellar team that brought you COUNTING ON KATHERINE is back at it again, this time sharing the story and impact of Title IX.
My two favorite part were the “less is more” text approach, with concise abs direct explanations of what can be a fairly complex topic, and the illustrations that elevate the text & tell a large part of the story.
Don’t skip the backmatter: extensive and informative, it is organized beautifully so the reader can easily skim and find what they might be searching for. It includes mini-bios of the law’s 4 main architects (all women: Black, Asian-American, and 2 white,) progress made, and work that still needs to be done.
A stellar edition to any library and one that I can’t wait to read aloud to my students.
My two favorite part were the “less is more” text approach, with concise abs direct explanations of what can be a fairly complex topic, and the illustrations that elevate the text & tell a large part of the story.
Don’t skip the backmatter: extensive and informative, it is organized beautifully so the reader can easily skim and find what they might be searching for. It includes mini-bios of the law’s 4 main architects (all women: Black, Asian-American, and 2 white,) progress made, and work that still needs to be done.
A stellar edition to any library and one that I can’t wait to read aloud to my students.
kay_reads_'s review
3.0
Reads very clearly, if simply, and the backmatter provides much needed context, further explanation, and additional reading. The illustrations belie the racial inequality within feminist movements past and present.
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