An Equal Shot: How the Law Title IX Changed America

Helaine Becker
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Helaine Becker's An Equal Shot is a nonfiction picture book introduction to the history and importance of Title IX as civil rights legislation. You've likely heard of the law Title IX. It protects the equal rights of students, athletes, and professionals in America regardless of gender. But do you know about the women who fought to enact this new law? Here is the rousing account of how Title IX was shaped at the hands of brave politicians who took risks to secure women's dreams and their futures under the Constitution.
Genres: Picture BooksNonfictionHistorySportsChildrensPoliticsWomensHistoricalSocial JusticeActivism
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