Girls with Guts:
The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records

By Debbie Gonzales
Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon
Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: ‎ 978-1580897471

Celebrate women athletes who played all kinds of sports before Title IX finally allowed them to compete in the Olympics, tournaments, and in leagues across America.

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. From Melpomene in 1896 to Althea Gibson in 1956 and beyond, readers will meet the women athletes who refused to take no for an answer. Learn how they paved the way for the women who pushed for a law to protect their right to play, compete, and be athletes.

Reviews

“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

“Gonzales suggests that it is important to honor the brave athletes who made it possible for girls and women today to “Stomp, jab, tackle, grind, and sweat.”

- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“This title fills a void in many library collections by exploring the history of competitive athletics for women.”

- PSLA TEACHING & LEARNING: LITERATURE REVIEW