Molly Golden

No One Told Sandra Day O'connor What to Do: The First Woman to Serve on the United States Supreme Court Molly Golden

On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to be a Supreme Court Justice in United States history. But who was Sandra Day O'Connor? In the 1930s, it was hard to imagine any woman sitting on the highest court in the country, let alone a girl from a ranch in Arizona. At that time, girls (and women) were expected to learn how to keep house and cook meals. But even at a young age, Sandra knew she wanted a life beyond the traditional roles expected of women. No one told Sandra what she could and couldn't do. This engaging biography chronicles the life of Sandra Day O'Connor, from her early Arizona childhood up through the many obstacles she faced in her professional career. Back matter includes additional information about Sandra's life and explanations of key civics terms.