Description
About the Author
Victoria Ortiz graduated from Barnard College and the City University of New York Law School. She has worked as a high school teacher, as a college teacher, as an attorney, and as dean of students at several law schools. Her published work includes Spanish for Lawyers (2012), a unique manual for law students and lawyers who need to discuss legal matters in this useful language. Now retired, Ms. Ortiz lives in the Bay Area with her wife.
Reviews
"[A] narrative that brings both protagonists and issues to life, deftly situating each case in its historical context; the result is far more than just a biography or history." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[A]ccessible and engaging....A straightforward and up-to-date biography about a groundbreaking American icon." - School Library Journal "[C]lear, straightforward....An absorbing introduction to Ginsburg and her achievements." - Booklist "[A] good introduction to Ginsburg's life, along with being a fine primer for studying the United States Constitution." - Horn Book Magazine
Awards
Commended for Sydney Taylor Book Award (Teen) 2020.
Book Information
ISBN 9780544973640
Author Victoria Ortiz
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Clarion Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 544g