Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
No. of pages 48
Published: 2021
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"Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress" by Alicia D. Williams tells the inspiring story of Shirley Chisholm, a trailblazer in American politics. The book highlights her journey from a childhood in Brooklyn to becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Through determination and resilience, Chisholm broke barriers, advocated for marginalized communities, and fought for social justice. The narrative captures her bold spirit, emphasizing themes of courage and perseverance, and serves as both a tribute and an inspiration for young readers to challenge the status quo and follow their dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Penguin Young Readers .
Alicia Williams is a graduate of the MFA program at Hamline University. An oral storyteller in the African American tradition, she is also a teacher who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Genesis Begins Again is her debut novel.
This book features the following character:
Shirley Chisholm
This book features the character Shirley Chisholm.