An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpr Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora!In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquea become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers.AOCs remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America's youngest Congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortezs 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.

 

 

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .

Anika Aldamuy Denise, is the celebrated author of many picture books, including Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre; Starring Carmen!; Lights, Camera, Carmen!; and Monster Trucks. A tradition she began with her oldest daughter--of leaving short poems and love notes for each other to find--inspired her book The Love Letter. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, three children, and a very lovey kitty named Charlie. Visit Anika online at www. anikadenise. com. Paola Escobar, the illustrator of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre, grew up traveling from town to town in Colombia. From a very young age she liked to draw the stories her grandmother Clara told about her ancestors, the countryside, and animals. Today, Paola is an illustrator who is passionate about telling stories of her own, having published with SM Spain, Planeta, Norma, and more. She lives very happily in Bogota, Colombia, with her husband and their dog, Flora. Jean Roussen is a Swiss-French graphic designer and writer. He is the bestselling author of Beautiful Birds, also published by Flying Eye Books. Loris Lora has had her work published in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. This is her first children's picture book.