Sandra Day O'Connor

Children's Literature - Jennifer Mitchell

Sandra Day O'Connor is the first female Supreme Court judge. Her practice of ensuring that all people in the United States receive fair treatment under the law and her practice of being a good citizen were established from her upbringing on an Arizona ranch. She grew up during the Great Depression, where money was hard to come by, and there was a long term drought that made it difficult for farmers to grow good crops. Sandra attended Stanford University where she studied economics and the law. She later attended Stanford Law School where she hoped to help people who had become the victim of crime. At the time she graduated, many law firms did not want to hire women. Through great adversity, she joined a law firm and later became a judge. She endured many hardships, including cancer and her husband's Alzheimer's disease. This book also includes facts about Arizona, how to become a Supreme Court judge, and how to write a biography. This is an educational read that is a must have for any library. Reviewer: Jennifer Mitchell