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[2018]., Juvenile, Delacorte Press Call No: JNF007050 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "In this adaptation for middle graders based on her bestselling adult memoir, My Beloved World, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor's extraordinary life inspires. Her achievement serves as a true testament to the fact that no matter the obstacles, dreams can come true. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, was a young girl when she dared to dream big. Her dream? To become a lawyer and a judge. As Justice Sotomayor explains, "When I was a child my family was poor and we knew no lawyers or judges and none lived in our neighborhood. I knew nothing about the Supreme Court and how much its work in reinterpreting the Constitution and the laws of the United States affected peoples' lives. You cannot dream of becoming something you don't even know about. That has been the most important lesson of my life. You have to learn to dream big dreams." Sonia did not let the hardships of her background--which included growing up in the rough housing projects of New York City's South Bronx, dealing with juvenile diabetes, coping with parents who argued and fought personal demons, and worrying about money--stand in her way. Always, she believed in herself. Her determination, along with guidance from generous mentors and the unwavering love of her extended Puerto Rican family, propelled her ever forward"--
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[2019]., Adolescent, Clarion Books Call No: MEMOIR NF ORT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discussing her landmark cases that impacted the legal protection of human rights.
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2013., Alfred A. Knopf Call No: CRIME & PUNISHMENT NF SOT Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor shares details about her life, discussing her childhood, education, health, career, appointment, and more.
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2013., Alfred A. Knopf Call No: BIO026000 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor shares details about her life, discussing her childhood, education, health, career, appointment, and more.
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-- R.B.G.[2018]., Magnolia Home Entertainment Call No: DVD 347.73 RBG Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But the unique personal journey of her rise to the nation's highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans - until now. RBG explores Ginsburg's life and career.
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By Gregory, Joyc2023 ;, Pre-adolescent, Lightbox Learning Call No: [B] Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History makers: past and present.Summary Note: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. She was only the second woman appointed to the court. Ruth was also the first Jewish woman to take on the role. Find out more in Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the titles in History Makers: Past and Present. This series profiles significant history makers throughout time. Each book explores the life of a well-known individual and provides an overview of that person's life and achievements
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-- She persisted.2021., Primary, Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: She persistedSummary Note: "A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor"--
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Juvenile Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Blastoff! readers: women leading the waySummary Note: "Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Sonia Sotomayor. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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c1995., Congressional Quarterly Call No: B 920 Sup Edition: 2nd ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Illustrated biographies of the 106 men and two women who have been selected to serve on the United States Supreme Court from the time it was first established in 1789 through 1995.
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[2013]., CQ Press Call No: 920 SUP Edition: 3rd ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Contains brief biographies of every United States Supreme Court justice from John Jay through Elena Kagan, including the jurisprudence, major cases, and relationships with other members of the Court for each justice.
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2018., Juvenile, Philomel Books Call No: Biography SOTOMAYOR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The author shares the story of her life and the special role books played in leading her to become the first Latina Supreme Court Justice. Includes a timeline and personal photographs.