A Greater Goal:The Epic Battle for Equal Pay in Women's Soccer-and Beyond
A Greater Goal by Elizabeth Rusch
Reviewed by Karla Castro, Walter Do, Dominika Enea, Nicole Ferry
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Biography:
Elizabeth Rusch is an American author and journalist dedicated to making complex topics accessible to children and young adults. Born on October 14, 1966, in New York City, she developed a love for reading and writing, eventually majoring in economics at Duke University. Rusch began her career at Teacher Magazine, where she honed her skills in turning complex ideas into engaging prose.
Her first children's book, "Generation Fix: Young Ideas for a Better World" (2002), marked a significant shift in her focus toward writing for younger audiences. She has since published over two dozen books, covering subjects like science, social issues, and youth activism with clarity and narrative energy. Titles like "Eruption!" and "The Twenty-One: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government over Climate Change" highlight her commitment to curiosity, action, and social justice.
Rusch's work has received critical acclaim, including awards like the Golden Kite Award and the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Writing. She regularly speaks at schools and conferences, encouraging students to ask questions and embrace their potential as changemakers. Based in Portland, Oregon, Rusch continues to write and host retreats, bridging the gap between information and inspiration for young readers.
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- Museum of Tolerance: This website leads to the Museum of Tolerance that is located in Los Angeles. The museum’s goal is to have those who visit it understand the ideas of Ignorance, discrimination and the holocaust in a more contemporary way through interactive activities and events. You can use this website to buy tickets to visit the museum and also search through the website for any events or exhibits that you may want to visit to connect with the novel we are reading.
- CSUF ENGL 434 Blog
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California Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.
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