02511cam a2200469 i 4500 1148344651 TxAuBib 20240220120000.0 220216t20222005||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781665918749 1665918748 (OCoLC)1296944317 TxAuBib rda Blumenthal, Karen,. Let me play : the story of Title IX : the law that changed the future of girls in America / Karen Blumenthal. Story of Title IX : the law that changed the future of girls in America. Atheneum Books for Young Readers hardcover edition. New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2022. ©2005. 167 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier ALA notable children's book. Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-160) and index. Introduction: A view from the sidelines -- The champion -- The playing field -- Pregame preparation -- Opening kickoff -- Political football -- Changing the rules -- Crying foul -- Play ball! -- Time-out -- Comeback -- Expanding the field -- Crossing boundaries -- Epilogue: Extra innings -- A Title IX time line -- Then and now -- Personal notes -- Source notes -- For further information -- Photo credits -- Selected bibliography -- Index. Up until the 1970s, if you were a girl, you were told you shouldn't play team sports, or go to college. But, in 1972, Title IX changed that, by ensuring that girls have the same opportunities as boys to participate in sports and classes. But that change did not come without a fight. "Ages 8-12" --jacket. 1140L Lexile. Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.7 6 88672. 20240220. United States Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX. Sex discrimination in sports Law and legislation United States. Sex discrimination in sports Law and legislation. Women athletes Legal status, laws, etc United States. Women athletes Legal status, laws, etc. United States. fast Informational works. fast