Description: On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to be a Supreme Court Justice in United States history. But who was Sandra Day O'Connor? In the 1930s, it was hard to imagine any woman sitting on the highest court in the country, let alone a girl from a ranch in Arizona. At that time, girls (and women) were expected to learn how to keep house and cook meals. But even at a young age, Sandra knew she wanted a life beyond the traditional roles expected of women. No one told Sandra what she could and couldn't do. This engaging biography chronicles the life of Sandra Day O'Connor, from her early Arizona childhood up through the many obstacles she faced in her professional career. Back matter includes additional information about Sandra's life and explanations of key civics terms.
Brief description: Molly Golden was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and spent much of her childhood building forts in her living room and getting muddy in the nearby creek. Molly has spent most of her adult life teaching and now enjoys writing for children of all ages. She lives in Central Oregon with her husband, two children, and many pets. Molly has an undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University in English and a master's degree in education from Stanford University. She is the author of Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit.
Review Quotes: The biography gives lively embellishment to O'Connor's life and her ideas....The result will encourage many discussions among young people about women's history, rights, and effectiveness.--Diane Donovan "Donovan's Literary Services" (7/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)