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African American legislators Chisholm, Shirley 1924-2005 Legislators Legislators United States Biography Juvenile literature Presidential candidates United States United States. Congress. House. Women legislators Women legislators United States Biography Juvenile literature Women presidential candidatesBolden, Tonya
Summary: "A biography of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the House of Representatives and the first Black woman to run for president with a major political party"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHICline-Ransome, Lesa
Summary: "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 / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHIRussell-Brown, Katheryn
Summary: "A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lee & Low Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 CHISchwartz, Heather E.
Summary: "Senator Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She made history as the first Black and Indian woman to lead a major ticket. Follow her fight to the White House!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB HARRIS SCHRoland, James
Summary: "A former Democratic senator from California, in 2021 Kamala Harris became the first woman vice president, as well as the first Black vice president and the first vice president of South Asian descent. Over the years, Harris has impressed many people-including students, teachers, coworkers and political opponents-with her intelligence, toughness, and sense of humor. She is well known for her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 HARWoelfle, Gretchen
Summary: "Jeannette Rankin was always a take-charge girl. Whether taking care of horses or her little brothers and sisters, Jeannette knew what to do and got the job done. That's why, when she saw poor children living in bad conditions in San Francisco, she knew she had to take charge and change things. But in the early twentieth century, women like Jeannette couldn't vote to change the laws that failed...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RANPaley, Rebecca
Summary: The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. It took a lot of determination, courage, and confidence to become the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. A Girl Named Hillary tells of the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR PURPLE PALDenise, Anika
Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCACopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCAKawa, Katie
Summary: "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a rising star in the world of politics, and she is working hard to use her position as a lawmaker to speak up for what she believes is right and to help people who need someone to stand up for them. Through engaging main text, colorful photographs, and eye-catching quote boxes that highlight empowering words spoken by the woman many call "AOC," readers discover her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OCABoxer, Elisa
Summary: 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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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PELBush, Cori
Summary: Embodying a new chapter in progressive politics that prioritizes the lives and stories of the most politically vulnerable, the first black woman to represent the state of Missouri in Congress presents a powerful and empowering memoir that is both a personal account and a fierce call to action.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022