Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb by Veronica Chambers
A timely picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States.Shirley Chisholm famously said, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." This dynamic biography illuminates how Chisholm was a doer, an active and vocal participant in our nation's democracy, and a force to be reckoned with. Now young readers will learn about her early years, her time in Congress, her presidential bid and how her actions left a lasting legacy that continues to inspire, uplift, and instruct.
VERONICA CHAMBERS is a well-known novelist best known for her memoir Mama's Daughter, which received critical praise. She has cowritten New York Times bestselling adult autobiographies with Robin Roberts, Eric Ripert, Michael Strahan, and Marcus Samuelsson, and has authored more than a dozen books for children, including Plus and the Amigas series. Make It Messy, Samuelsson's young adult memoir, was also co-written by her. Veronica resides in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. Her website is veronicachambers.com, and she can be found on Twitter as @vvchambers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780803730892 |
| ISBN 10 | 0803730896 |
| Title | Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb |
| Author | Veronica Chambers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2020-07-28 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Nominated for Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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