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1) Nancy Pelosi
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
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Children's Biographies: Famous Californians
Children's Special Topics: Contemporary People in the News
Children's Special Topics: Contemporary People in the News
Author
Publisher
Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
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.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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.
10) Tammy Duckworth
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the life and career of Senator Tammy Duckworth. Explores her early life, time in the military, and her political career. Includes several critical "Think About It" questions and a "Making an Impact" special feature"--
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Explores the life and career of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, including the issues central to her platform. Includes "Making an Impact" and "Deeper Look" sections and critical thinking questions."--
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
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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.
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
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Children's Special Topics: Black History Month
Children's Special Topics: Contemporary People in the News
Children's Special Topics: Contemporary People in the News
Description
"The first-ever picture book biography on Senator Kamala Harris"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often known as AOC, wrote her name in the history books in 2018 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Her fearless, meteoric rise from paycheck-to-paycheck to the House of Representatives and her tireless advocacy for a world inclusive of all peoples will fascinate readers"--
17) Ilhan Omar
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Describes the life and career of US representative Ilhan Omar, including her early life, career in the Minnesota House, and election to the US House of Representatives. Includes fun facts and a "Deeper Look" special feature"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Senator Tammy Duckworth has logged a long list of "firsts" during her tenure as the first Thai American woman elected to Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate. But while she dreamed of serving her country from a young age, Tammy's path was not without its challenges. In this dramatic account, award-winning creators Christina Soontornvat and Dow Phumiruk chronicle Tammy's journey. From her childhood...
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
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AR 8 to 10 Childrens and Teen Titles
Children's Biographies: 150+ pages
Children's Special Topics: Contemporary People in the News
Children's Biographies: 150+ pages
Children's Special Topics: Contemporary People in the News
Description
Presents the life and career of Hilary Clinton, discussing her childhood in Illinois, her college and law school years, her life as First Lady, her time as a New York Senator, and her achievements as Secretary of State. --
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