  | Just one girl : a fight for equal rights Author: Noble, Trinka Hakes | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
In the 1970s, Jillian draws strength and encouragement from her predecessors who fought for equal rights when she is told she does not belong in the all-boy Math Club.
| Illustrator: | Calatzis, Amanda |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (10/15/24)
Booklist (06/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2024 Jillian, a fourth grader, is eager to sign up for her school’s math club, but as she writes her name, the boys behind her, including the club’s president, make withering remarks about girls’ intelligence. Upset, she escapes to the bathroom, cries, and begins doubting her abilities. Later, she erases her name. Walking home, she stops to help Miss Purdy, an elderly neighbor, wash the mud-spattered “ERA Now” sign on her lawn. Miss Purdy tells Jillian about the Equal Rights Amendment and the women’s rights movement. Later Jillian’s mother shares her personal stories of gender-based discrimination. Bolstered by encouragement from Mom, Miss Purdy, and her math teacher, Jillian signs up again for math club, with newfound confidence. The back matter places this story in the early 1970s, and the appealing, digital artwork captures the period as well as the characters’ emotions. A worthwhile addition to the Tales of Young Americans series, Noble’s picture book offers a simply written, honest portrayal of the harmful effects of prejudice and the healing powers of knowledge and support from others. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
