Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a strong, inspirational woman who served for 27 years on the Supreme Court. As the second woman to serve on the court, she carved out her place in history. No matter how you feel about her politics, she had a hand in many of the decisions that have shaped our country. With her recent passing, her legacy is being celebrated. She was a strong woman who fought for women’s rights, and many more important causes. I wanted to gather a list of children’s books about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, as well as some of her best quotes, so you can share her legacy with your kids as well.

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Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

Written by Patricia Brennan Demuth and illustrated by Jake Murray

This entry in the Who Was? series of books focuses on the life and achievements of RBG. The book is broken down into chapters, ranging from her childhood in New York through her time in law school, and her time on the Supreme Court. The text is full of personal details and is easy for kids to understand, and the book includes fun facts, timelines, and a bibliography. Pen and ink illustrations highlight important moments in her life too.

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Debbie Levy and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley

This colorful book introduces young readers to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the many ways she disagreed and argued through life. The story starts with her childhood and her mother’s disagreement with the way girls were viewed, and takes the reader through RBG’s fights against injustice and inequality. The text focuses on the ways that she fought against the things she disagreed with, and how these fights changed her life (and the lives of others). Kids will get drawn in by the colorful illustrations, and may be inspired to stand up for their own beliefs too. The back of the book includes more information on her life.

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I Look Up To… Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Written by Anna Membrino and illustrated by Fatti Burke

Introduce the youngest readers to RBG and her legacy with this colorful board book. The very simple text highlights the favorable traits that RBG possessed, while the brightly colored illustrations are fun and sometimes silly. This is a great introduction to the life of an important figure in history for very little ones.

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Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Young Readers’ Edition)

Written by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik

This engaging biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg incorporates pop culture and humor into the story of RBG’s life and legacy. This young readers’ edition of the bestselling biography of the same name is broken down into ten chapters spanning her life and achievements. The book is full of information, and the fun and funny pictures will keep kids engaged. The back of the book also includes a timeline of her life, and a glossary of legal terms.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Ready to Read

Written by Laurie Calkhoven and illustrated by Elizabeth Vukovic

This nonfiction Level 3 easy reader for kids introduces readers to the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The five chapters introduce her early life and the things that drove her to become the force that she was. The large, colorful illustrations will draw the readers into the story, and the back of the book includes more information about the Supreme Court and the law.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality

Written by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Stacy Innerst

This biography is written like a court case, introducing evidence of inequality and injustices faced by RBG throughout her life. The creative spin on her life shows how facing injustices shaped the woman that she became. The story is accompanied by gentle illustrations, and the back of the book includes a glossary and an author’s note.

Some of the best Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotes:

RBG on Reading

“Reading is the key that opens doors to many good things in life. Reading shaped my dreams, and more reading helped me make my dreams come true.”

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RBG on Professionals

“…if you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself… something that makes life a little better for people less fortunate than you.”

RBG on Change

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”

RBG on Fighting for What’s Right

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

RBG on Being Your Own Person

“My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent.”

What are your favorite children’s books about Ruth Bader Ginsburg? What are your favorite RBG quotes? Share in the comments below!

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