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Beate Sirota Gordon's Battle for Women's Rights in Japan

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Discover the unlikely story of Beate Sirota Gordon, a young woman who grew up in Japan and returned as a translator working for the American military after WWII. Fluent in Japanese language and culture, she was assigned to work with the delegation writing the new post-war constitution. Thanks to her bravery in speaking up for the women of Japan, the new constitution ended up including equal rights for all women.

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978-1-939547-55-2
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Picture Books, Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Feminism, Diverse Books: Social Justice, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2019
Publisher Creston Books
Imprint Creston Books
Language English
Number of Pages 44
Publication Date 2020-03-03
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007020, JNF007070, JNF007120
Dewey 320.082/0952
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8.25 x 11
Lexile 840
Features Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Original artwork, and Reviewed

Awards

  • Freeman Book Award Winner, Winner, 2020
  • Notable Award National Jewish Book Award Finalist, Runner-up, 2020

Reviews

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 25 February 2020

“In an era when women are finally being recognized for their important accomplishments, this title adds one more name to the list.”—School Library Journal

Publishers Weekly

Reviewed on 6 January 2020

“Gottesfeld’s compelling telling is supplemented by comprehensive notes. Witanto’s illustrations richly render the story of an immigrant’s contribution with the precision of old snapshots.”—Publishers Weekly

Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 8 December 2019

“The richly colored paintings uplift the story, conveying strong emotion and drama. . . .Valuable and inspiring . . .”—Kirkus Reviews