No Steps Behind
Shiella Witanto
(Illustrated by)
Description
Discover the unlikely story of Beate Sirota Gordon, a young woman who grew up in Japan and returned as a translator working for the American military after WWII. Fluent in Japanese language and culture, she was assigned to work with the delegation writing the new post-war constitution. Thanks to her bravery in speaking up for the women of Japan, the new constitution ended up including equal rights for all women.
Product Details
| Publisher | Creston Books |
| Publish Date | March 03, 2020 |
| Pages | 44 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781939547552 |
| Dimensions | 11.1 X 8.3 X 0.5 inches | 1.0 pounds |
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Reviews
"Gottesfeld's compelling telling is supplemented by comprehensive notes. Witanto's illustrations richly render the story of an immigrant's contribution with the precision of old snapshots."--Publishers Weekly
-- (1/6/2020 12:00:00 AM)"In an era when women are finally being recognized for their important accomplishments, this title adds one more name to the list."--School Library Journal
-- (2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM)"The richly colored paintings uplift the story, conveying strong emotion and drama. . . .Valuable and inspiring . . ."--Kirkus Reviews
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