Book Description:
Fourth-grader Jillian LOVES math! It’s her favorite subject and she is good at it too.
But it’s the early 1970’s in America. When Jillian goes to sign her name on the Math Club sign-up sheet, she is met with snickering and jeers. A girl in the boys’ club? Maybe she doesn’t belong.
But change is in the air. The women’s movement and the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment is in full swing. When Jillian learns about the discrimination experienced by her mother, and Miss Purdy, her older neighbor’s fight for the right to vote in 1920, Jillian realized what is needed is for just one girl to step forward.
The appealing artwork captures the period (early 1970s) 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. Booklist – June 2024
“A young girl growing up in the 1970s takes a stand against sexism, with support from the women in her life. The history Just One Girl retells is important, and many youngsters will feel heartened by Jillian’s mother’s words: “Maybe all it will take is just one girl to be the first.” This book offers a blend of history and earnest, heartfelt encouragement.” – Kirkus Review – September 2024
“An important book for all young readers with a heartfelt message, especially for girls, but also an ageless mantra for all women!” – Ruth Keefer, Ph D, Director of Curriculum (retired), South San Francisco School District, San Francisco, CA
“This book is awesome! I can’t wait to share it with my granddaughters and my students. It would be a great addition to any classroom and family library.” – J. Borden, Author Chair, Keystone State Literacy Association, PA
Just One Girl is a beautiful story and gave me the chills! It’s a perfect companion to our new language arts curriculum whose first unit is human rights. I’m excited to share it with my classes.” – Jill Mills, Librarian, Franklin Elementary School, Summit, NJ and Past President of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians
“This story brought tears to my eyes. I grew up in the same era as the author and received the same negative messages about possibilities for my future. We need changes in our country as described by these strong characters.- Marilyn J. Eisenwine, Ph D, Professor of Teacher Education (retired) , Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX
“Trinka Hakes Noble has done it again! Go and get this book for your girls or for your students NOW! I have fallen in love with so many of Trinka’s picture books, but this one stands out from the rest. Well done! – Christine Fugere, Elementary Librarian, Parsippany-Troy Hills School District, NJ
“Just One Girl is a timely reminder that the fight for equal rights is still going on today. Informative and inspirational. A must have for any classroom or home library.” Rose Cappelli, Keystone to Reading, Keystone State Literacy Association, PA
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