A 2023 Pura Belpré Honor Book (Illustrations)
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 Puertorriqueña 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, wealth, or zip code, is capable of being a voice for change.
A glossary and resources for changemakers are included at the end of the book.
| ISBN: | 9780063113749 |
| Publication date: | 13th October 2022 |
| Author: | Anika Denise, HarperCollins Childrens Books |
| Illustrator: | Loris Lora |
| Publisher: | HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women Educational: Technology Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: New baby Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+ Science Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography Children’s / Teenage: General interest |