Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX

(By Jen Bryant)

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“Book Descriptions: This picture book biography is about Patsy Mink, the first woman of color elected to Congress. Publication is set for 2022, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

At an early age, Patsy Takemoto Mink learned that working toward a goal could come with challenges. But she never gave up. As the Japanese proverb says, fall down seven times, stand up eight. That spirit helped Patsy throughout her life. She wanted to become a doctor, but medical schools refused to admit her because of her gender. So … Patsy carved her own path. She went to law school, ran for a seat in the United States Congress, and helped create Title IX, the law that requires federally funded schools to treat boys and girls equally. Although many people tried to knock her down, Patsy always got up again. She was a historic trailblazer who championed equal rights and helped create a better future for all Americans.

“This political biography of Patsy Takemoto Mink uses the traditional Japanese saying “Fall down seven times, stand up eight” to emphasize the persistence and determination of this congresswoman from Hawaii and champion of Title IX. The book is packed with historical events: the Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, anti-Japanese policies during WWII, Hawaiian statehood, discrimination against women in higher education and the workplace, and the civil rights movement all get at least a glancing mention, as well as Title IX itself … Japanese (and Japanese Hawaiian) cultural traditions, such as waiting to paint an eye on a Daruma doll until one has achieved a certain goal, add richness … This story of a noteworthy woman is packed with history and strength.” (Booklist)”