RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone
This collection of biographies of brave and brilliant Jewish female role models--selected in collaboration with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and including an introduction written by the iconic Supreme Court justice herself-- provides young people with a roster of inspirational role models, all of whom are Jewish women, who will appeal not only to young people but to people of all ages, and all faiths.

The fascinating lives detailed in this collection--more than thirty exemplary female role models--were chosen by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or RBG, as she was lovingly known to her many admirers. Working with her friend, journalist Nadine Epstein, RBG selected these trailblazers, all of whom are women and Jewish, who chose not to settle for the rules and beliefs of their time. They did not accept what the world told them they should be. Like RBG, they dreamed big, worked hard, and forged their own paths to become who they deserved to be.

Future generations will benefit from each and every one of the courageous actions and triumphs of the women profiled here. RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women, the passion project of Justice Ginsburg in the last year of her life, will inspire readers to think about who they want to become and to make it happen, just like RBG.
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RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone
This collection of biographies of brave and brilliant Jewish female role models--selected in collaboration with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and including an introduction written by the iconic Supreme Court justice herself-- provides young people with a roster of inspirational role models, all of whom are Jewish women, who will appeal not only to young people but to people of all ages, and all faiths.

The fascinating lives detailed in this collection--more than thirty exemplary female role models--were chosen by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or RBG, as she was lovingly known to her many admirers. Working with her friend, journalist Nadine Epstein, RBG selected these trailblazers, all of whom are women and Jewish, who chose not to settle for the rules and beliefs of their time. They did not accept what the world told them they should be. Like RBG, they dreamed big, worked hard, and forged their own paths to become who they deserved to be.

Future generations will benefit from each and every one of the courageous actions and triumphs of the women profiled here. RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women, the passion project of Justice Ginsburg in the last year of her life, will inspire readers to think about who they want to become and to make it happen, just like RBG.
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This collection of biographies of brave and brilliant Jewish female role models--selected in collaboration with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and including an introduction written by the iconic Supreme Court justice herself-- provides young people with a roster of inspirational role models, all of whom are Jewish women, who will appeal not only to young people but to people of all ages, and all faiths.

The fascinating lives detailed in this collection--more than thirty exemplary female role models--were chosen by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or RBG, as she was lovingly known to her many admirers. Working with her friend, journalist Nadine Epstein, RBG selected these trailblazers, all of whom are women and Jewish, who chose not to settle for the rules and beliefs of their time. They did not accept what the world told them they should be. Like RBG, they dreamed big, worked hard, and forged their own paths to become who they deserved to be.

Future generations will benefit from each and every one of the courageous actions and triumphs of the women profiled here. RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women, the passion project of Justice Ginsburg in the last year of her life, will inspire readers to think about who they want to become and to make it happen, just like RBG.

Editorial Reviews

NOVEMBER 2021 - AudioFile

Nadine Epstein introduces her collaboration with the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, featuring 33 notable Jewish women throughout history. Narrator Tovah Feldshuh leads listeners through these biographies with matter-of-fact tones and deliberate pacing that are well suited to nonfiction. This collection is concise but thorough, and while the intended audience may be younger listeners, the impactful information, harrowing stories, and Feldshuh's sage delivery will resonate with those of all ages. Sections are delineated by timeframe, and each entry includes a "today" postscript, which illustrates the current impacts of each person's actions and discusses the work that still lies ahead in creating a more just and equitable tomorrow. Informative, engaging, and a key example of how past and present role models can inspire future leaders and change-makers. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

Fascinating in its breadth and depth . . . the themes of perseverance, courage, and breaking barriers is universal.” —CommonSenseMedia (online)

“With clearly written, succinct text and exquisite art, this is an inspiring collection. —Booklist, starred review

“. . . unique in its vast historical and global scope. An exceptional resource . . . read from cover to cover or just flipped through for ideas and inspiration.” —SLJ, starred review

"Highly recommended." —Jewish Book Council

"Cleverly designed and does a great job of making connections between the lives of these women and the present day." —Kveller.com

School Library Journal

★ 11/01/2021

Gr 3–6—In 2019, the author began working with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to compile a list of 33 individuals from ancient times to today and from all over the world who "were guided or shaped by Jewish beliefs or values" and "transcended what was expected, allowed, or tolerated for a woman of their time." The book is divided into seven sections, beginning with biblical times and jumping to the 16th through 20th centuries. A brief paragraph introduces each section, putting the period, women's lives, and the Jewish experience into historical context. The work is handsomely designed with exquisite borders and end pages. Each entry includes a full-page, rich, vibrant, painted portrait of the subject. Text boxes conclude each entry with a statement describing the relevance today. While many of the subjects, such as Miriam, Yocheved, and Deborah from the biblical Book of Exodus, and more contemporary figures like Lillian Wald and Ernestine Rose, for example, have been included in similar compilations, this volume is unique in its vast historical and global scope. Emma Lazarus, Golda Meir, and Anne Frank may be familiar to young readers; however, other personalities will be less recognizable. Salome Alexandra, a powerful queen in Ancient Israel who led campaigns for increased literacy and judicial reform, and Florence Prag Kahn, who in 1925 became the first non-Christian Congresswoman and the fifth woman to serve in the U.S. Congress, are just some of the brave and brilliant women readers will encounter. VERDICT An exceptional resource, it can be read from cover to cover or just flipped through for ideas and inspiration.—Rachel Kamin, North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL

NOVEMBER 2021 - AudioFile

Nadine Epstein introduces her collaboration with the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, featuring 33 notable Jewish women throughout history. Narrator Tovah Feldshuh leads listeners through these biographies with matter-of-fact tones and deliberate pacing that are well suited to nonfiction. This collection is concise but thorough, and while the intended audience may be younger listeners, the impactful information, harrowing stories, and Feldshuh's sage delivery will resonate with those of all ages. Sections are delineated by timeframe, and each entry includes a "today" postscript, which illustrates the current impacts of each person's actions and discusses the work that still lies ahead in creating a more just and equitable tomorrow. Informative, engaging, and a key example of how past and present role models can inspire future leaders and change-makers. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Kirkus Reviews

2021-06-29
Short biographies of Jewish women and girls, selected by the author and the late Justice Ginsburg, who also penned the introduction.

Each narrative is about three to five pages long and is preceded by an attractive, stylized, full-color illustration of the subject. Six figures are biblical, one is from the ancient world, and the rest lived during the last 600 years. Their achievements vary: Several are activists or labor organizers, one is an astronaut, some are politicians, others are artists, and one is a Holocaust victim. The prose is serviceable, while the breadth of the brief collection necessitates biographies so shallow that nearly every recorded incident can be found in Wikipedia. The selection contains little diversity; of the post-ancient subjects, all but the three Sephardic subjects are Ashkenazi, and all are White according to contemporary understanding. Though text boxes following each biography indicate their relevance to the modern world, most contain platitudes, and one appropriates for its subject—Yocheved, the mother of Moses, whose sexuality is unknown—a modern tradition aimed at incorporating queer Jews into Jewish ritual. The one truly compelling aspect of this collection is the context offered for why Ginsburg found inspiration in the stories of these women and girls, which provides insight into both the late justice herself and the changing times she lived through.

Destined for synagogue and Hebrew school libraries but unlikely to compel young readers. (Biography. 9-11)

Product Details

BN ID: 2940173164308
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 09/21/2021
Edition description: Unabridged
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years
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