Girl, look at you! You are amazing!
…and so are your historical sisters!
Learn more about the lineage of trailblazing women who paved the way for you today. Embodying the warrior spirit, these women didn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. They were Girls with Guts, and so are you!
“A colorful, historical introduction to American women in sports.”
-Booklist
“A great addition to any collection highlighting unknown women athletes and also explains the important legislation of Title IX for a young audience.”
- School Library Journal
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Synopsis:
No chasing! No stretching or straining! And never, ever sweat. These were the rules girls were forced to play by until Title IX passed in 1972. And it was a game-changer.
GIRLS WITH GUTS: THE ROAD TO BREAKING BARRIERS AND BASHING RECORDS is the history of the female athlete, from the first Olympic game until present day, encompassing the passage of Title IX. A celebration of the strength, endurance, and athleticism of women and girls throughout the ages, Girls With Guts! keeps score with examples of women athletes from the late 1800s up through the 1970s, sharing how women refused to take no for an answer, and how finally, they pushed for a law to protect their right to play, compete, and be athletes.