Women Who Broke the Rules: Sonia Sotomayor

"Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Many awe-inspiring women have changed the course of history. From fighting for social justice and womens rights to discovering and shaping our amazing country women have left an indelible mark on our past present and future. But its not easy to affect change and these women didnt always play by the rules to make a difference! Kathleen Krull blends history and humor in this accessible young biography series. Sonia Sotomayors path from growing up in the projects to success in Ivy League universities to her rise in the legal profession is a true testament to the American dream. She broke the rules women were supposed to follow in her life and career ultimately becoming the first Latino justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court and the third woman to serve the Court. Her determined spirit and achievements make her a role model and an inspiration.