Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo
Rena Glickman, known professionally as Rusty Kanokogi, was a Jewish girl who grew up to become the preeminent female judo master of her time, overcoming many odds. At a time when judo was a sport strictly for boys and men, Rusty was determined to practice the sport she loved.
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Reviews
Boston College Magazine
Catarevas combines her passion for biographies and children’s literature in her debut picture book. It tells the true story of Rena Glickman, a renowned judo practitioner, known professionally as Rusty Kanokogi, who battled anti-Semitism to become a champion of the sport in the 1950s and ’60s.
Sydney Taylor Shmooze
“A biography on Rena Glickman is overdue, and this book portrays her with a powerful independence and unwavering persistence…This book is an enjoyable read and good reference on a little-known champion of women in judo.” —Sydney Taylor Schmooze
Midwest Book Review
“‘Rena Glickman, Queen of Judo’ is an engaging, entertaining and informative read throughout.” — Midwest Book Review
Kirkus Reviews
“A worthy homage to a fascinating woman who was a force for change in a man’s world.” — Kirkus Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“A welcome addition to the growing canon of picture-book biographies amplifying lesser-known women, with added sports appeal.”―The Horn Book Guide