A Junior Library Guild Selection "In the second installment in her Whose Right Is It? series, Bajramovic presents a concise and accessible narrative of the creation, fluid interpretation, and impact of the Fourteenth Amendment . Clear eyed, even handed, and incredibly well documented, this ideal classroom pick accessibly introduces an essential and increasingly consequential part of the U.S. Constitution. " --Booklist, Starred Review "This tale of legal topsy-turvy perfectly portrays how our laws can remain unchanged yet be interpreted differently as legal theory and courts change. Back matter includes an index, bibliography, and source notes. Hand this exceptional overview to future constitutional law students ." --School Library Journal, Starred Review "An unraveling of the historical tapestry of the Fourteenth Amendment's genesis, evolution, and impact .
Bajramovic's thorough research and accessible writing make this an important resource for readers interested in understanding the complexities of constitutional law and the ongoing struggles for civil rights and social justice. A meticulous and captivating account of the fight for civil rights. " -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Hana Bajramovic's Whose Right Is It? The Second Amendment and the Fight Over Guns A Junior Library Guild Selection "A compelling, clear analysis of one of our country's oldest dilemmas: how to balance gun rights with public safety. It tells the full and true story of the Second Amendment, and points to a way to bring sanity to our gun laws. A remarkable primer for all ages ." --Michael Waldman, author of The Second Amendment: A Biography "Hana Bajramovic provides readers with a compelling overview on the history of guns in the United States and the changing, conflicting interpretations of the Second Amendment certain to stimulate conversation and thinking on the part of future generations ." --Award-winning author Doreen Rappaport "The story is fascinating and, in its evenhanded treatment of the subject, valuable for research and classroom use .Extremely well documented, the book concludes with an epilogue that brings the book up-to-date, making it both important and timely.
" -- Booklist "[E]ven readers personally invested in the gun rights position will find the historical context eye-opening ." -- The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books.