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2) Barack Obama
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Company
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This inspiring picture book autobiography tells the remarkable story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever to be elected to serve in Congress, detailing the defining moments of what led to her victory and her stance on such issues as the environment and the future of America.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in--with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. As he tells his mom's story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and family have guided them through this historic time in our country"--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriqueña become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America's youngest Congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortez's empowering journey reminds us that everyone, regardless of their age, race, creed,...
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the former first lady, senator, and secretary of state describes how she refuted period conventions against girls to become a lawyer and has supported important political and social causes to become a role model for women.
10) Kamala Harris
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and career of U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, including her early life, career as a prosecutor and California's attorney general, time in the U.S. Senate, and 2020 presidential campaign. Includes fun facts as well as a "Making an Impact" special feature"--
11) Shirley Chisholm
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A ready-to-read level 3 biography of Shirley Chisholm, who, in 1972 became the first African-American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race in the United States"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces the former first lady, senator and secretary of state while describing how she became a role model for women as a lawyer, a staunch supporter of important political and social causes, and the first woman to run as the Democratic candidate for president.
13) Davy Crockett
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
14) Deb Haaland
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Deb Haaland! As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This picture book biography will outline the incredible history of Elizabeth Warren, the first female senator from Massachusetts. Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth's father out of work, Elizabeth helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing dresses, all while skipping a grade and shining in her school's debate team. Debate taught Elizabeth how to fight with her words, a...
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Nancy Pelosi is a beacon of patriotism and integrity, demonstrating strength and leadership in her over 30 years in public office. A politician, mother of five, and tireless advocate for the underprivileged, she has dedicated her life to correcting injustice and inequality, and she serves her country with confidence and compassion. Rising from the California Democratic Party Chair to House Minority Leader to become the first woman Speaker of the...
19) Patsy Mink
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. A co-author of the Title XI amendment of the Higher Education Act, she was a champion of rights for women, children, immigrants, and minorities throughout her twenty-four years in Congress. She helped paved the way for many other women to succeed. In this chapter book biography...
Author
Series
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"A Real-Life Story biography of 2016 presidential hopeful, Hillary Rodham Clinton. With dreams of becoming an astronaut at a young age, Hillary Clinton has always reached for the stars, politically, personally, and professionally. She’s led a life devoted to public service, championing the rights of children, women, the disenfranchised. Wellesley, Yale, First Lady of Arkansas, Law firm partner, First Lady of the United States, New York State...
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