An Equal Shot: How the Law Title IX Changed America, Written by Helaine Becker and Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

 


Description from the publisher:

"Helaine Becker's An Equal Shot is a nonfiction picture book introduction to the history and importance of Title IX as civil rights legislature, featuring illustrations by Dow Phumiruk.

You’ve likely heard of the law Title IX. It protects the equal rights of students, athletes, and professionals in America regardless of gender. But do you know about the women who fought to enact this new law?

Here is the rousing account of how Title IX was shaped at the hands of brave politicians who took risks to secure women’s dreams and their futures under the Constitution. From the creative team that brought you Counting on Katherine and told in simple, commanding prose, An Equal Shot celebrates the power of words to defend and unite vulnerable people."

Text Features: 

  • Narrative nonfiction picture book in English
  • Includes expository back matter to help readers learn more about key individuals in the fight for gender equality; how the law changed the United States; and work still left to do to promote gender equality. 
Critical Literacy Suggestions:

Read & Discuss: 

  • How did Title IX change the United States?
  • Title IX had a big impact by forcing educational institutions that received federal funds to make opportunities available for all students regardless of gender. What impact did this have on institutions that did not receive federal funds?
  • The back matter contains the section "More Work To Do." What is something that remains unfair? What can we do to change it?
Write & Act: 
  • Research one of the women highlighted in the book's back matter (Patsy Mink, Shirley Chisholm, Edith Green, Bernice Sandler). How did they help Title IX become law?
  • Interview a woman in your family or community. Generate some questions to learn about how gender roles and opportunities for women have changed in their lifetime, as well as what they think remains to be done. See what you can learn from your own network of primary sources!

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