"Dissenter on the Bench: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Life and Work" by Lisa Larsen delves into the remarkable journey of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, exploring her groundbreaking contributions to gender equality and civil rights. The book highlights Ginsburg's early life, her struggle against systemic discrimination, and her rise to the Supreme Court, where she became an icon for justice and a symbol of resilience. Through engaging storytelling and well-researched insights, Larsen reveals Ginsburg's philosophy, key rulings, and the lasting impact of her work on American law and society, showcasing her legacy as a fierce advocate for justice and equality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2019 by Dreamscape Media .

Victoria Ortiz graduated from the City University of New York Law School. She has worked as a high school teacher, as a college teacher, as an attorney, and as dean of students at several law schools. Her published work includes Spanish for Lawyers (2012). Now retired, Ms. Ortiz lives in the Bay Area with her wife.