I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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What is I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg about?

Before she became a US Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a determined Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn. Inspired by her mother, books and women who challenged unfair rules, Ruth worked hard at school and refused to accept discrimination because of her gender or religion. This lively picture-book biography follows her journey from student to pioneering lawyer and judge, showing how her courage, perseverance and belief in equality helped change laws and opened doors for generations to come.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.