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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the...
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Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Black Authors: Youth Biographies (SCPL-YS)
Black History Month - ROD Children's
Celebrate Women's History Month - YOUTH
Celebrating Black Creators
Black History Month - ROD Children's
Celebrate Women's History Month - YOUTH
Celebrating Black Creators
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"The first-ever picture book biography on Senator Kamala Harris"--
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Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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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.
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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2023 Bluestem Award Nominees
Black Authors: Youth Biographies (SCPL-YS)
Black History Month
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"A picture book biography celebrating the life and contributions of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States"--
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
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"--
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) is a hero and trailblazer. She was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties (1972). Written by award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome, here is her story"--
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Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2022].
Language
English
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"Stirring free verse chronicles Shirley Chisholm's fight for fairness and change on her journey to becoming the first Black woman ever elected to Congress and, in 1972, the first woman to seriously run for president"--
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always...
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English
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Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.
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English
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Shirley Chisholm showed interest in politics early on, majoring in sociology at Brooklyn College in New York City. During this time she was awarded for her debate skills, became a champion for inclusion in the Harriet Tubman Society, and graduated cum laude. She dedicated much of her career to fighting for the rights of Black people and women, eventually becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Remarkably, Shirley represented New...
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Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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In the spirit of Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope and Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride comes an inspiring portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the first female presidential nominee in United States history: a girl who fought to make a difference-and paved the way for women everywhere-from Michelle Markel and LeUyen Pham. In the 1950s, it was a man's world. Girls weren't supposed to act smart, tough, or ambitious. Even though, deep inside,...
17) Jesse Jackson
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of the Baptist minister, civil rights leader, 1984 and 1988 presidential candidate, and polictical activist.
Presents the life of the Baptist minister, civil rights leader, 1984 and 1988 presidential candidate, and polictical activist.
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Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A portrait of the former first lady, secretary of state, and presidential candidate includes coverage of her childhood in Illinois, rise to political prominence, struggles with personal setbacks, and achievements as a senator and beyond.
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