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[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
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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.
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[2022]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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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"--
4) Barack Obama
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c2009
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40 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
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A brief biography of African-American president Barack Obama.
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[2022]
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48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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This biography of the first Asian American woman elected to Congress showed how she carved her own path to become a historic trailblazer. Patsy Takemoto Mink was a champion of equal rights who helped create a better future for all Americans through her fight for Title IX.
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[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"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...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
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Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to defend the rights of people everywhere and be named the Democratic vice presidential candidate by Joe Biden in this moving picture book biography of Senator Kamala Harris. Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people that the American dream...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"In 2021, Deb Haaland made history as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary. Serving as Secretary of the Interior, Haaland has championed climate and the rights of Native peoples. Discover Haaland's early life, her political career, and more."--
11) Deb Haaland
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2023.
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67 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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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 nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary...
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[2022]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpré Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora! In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena 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...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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"An inspiring picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm. Meet Shirley, a little girl who asks way too many questions! After spending her early years on her grandparents' farm in Barbados, she returns home to Brooklyn and immediately makes herself known. Shirley kicks butt in school; she breaks her mother's curfew; she plays jazz piano instead of classical. And as a young adult, she fights against the injustice she sees around her, against women...
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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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...
16) Hillary
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[2016].
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Discusses the life and career of presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, trace her early years as an outspoken student at Wellesley and Yale, her marriage to the 42nd president, and her achievements as a senator and secretary of state.
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Featuring an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself, this inspiring picture book biography follows her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to a 33-year career as a political representative.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"John was a boy who lived for adventure, but as he grew older, he became interested in everything--chemistry, music and writing, government and politics. However, his adventurous spirit never went away. All he wanted to do was fly." -- back cover.
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