Send a girl!
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Hunt, Meg, illustrator.
Published
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2021.
Status
Franklin Ave. Library - Children's Biographies - Children
B Berkman, B.
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North Side Library - Children's Biographies - Children
B Berkman, B.
1 available
South Side Library - Children's Biographies - Children
B Berkman, B.
1 available

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Central Library - Children's Biographies - DisplayB Berkman, B.Checked OutApril 16, 2024
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Published
New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2021.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 28 cm
Language
English

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Brenda Berkman was often told that she couldn't do certain things because she was a girl. When she grew up, she longed for a job that was challenging, different every day, and required physical and mental strength. In 1977 when the New York City Fire Department finally complied with the Civil Rights Act (from 1964) by allowing women to take the FDNY exam, Brenda jumped at the chance. But the FDNY changed the rules of the exam so women wouldn't be able to pass it. Even a lot of men couldn't pass this new exam. So Brenda Berkman took the FDNY to court. In 1982, they finally made a fair test, and Brenda and 40 other women passed. She then founded the United Women Firefighters, an organization that helps train and prepare women to be firefighters. Brenda went on to serve in the FDNY for 25 years, reaching the positions of Lieutenant and Captain, and was a first responder during the attacks on the Twin Towers on 9/11. Send a Girl! is Brenda Berkman's inspiring story."-- provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 4-8,Bloomsbury Children's Books.
Target Audience
Grades 2-3,Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Rinker, J. M., & Hunt, M. (2021). Send a girl! . Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Rinker, Jessica M and Meg, Hunt. 2021. Send a Girl!. Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Rinker, Jessica M and Meg, Hunt. Send a Girl! Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2021.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Rinker, Jessica M., and Meg Hunt. Send a Girl! Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2021.

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