Celebrate women athletes who played all kinds of sports before Title
IX finally allowed them to compete in the Olympics, tournaments, and in
leagues across America.
No chasing! No stretching or straining! And never, ever sweat. These
were the rules girls were forced to play by until Title IX passed in
1972. From Melpomene in 1896 to Althea Gibson in 1956 and beyond,
readers will meet the women athletes who refused to take no for an
answer. Learn how they paved the way for the women who pushed for a law
to protect their right to play, compete, and be athletes.