She was the first! : the trailblazing life of Shirley Chisholm / by Katheryn Russell-Brown ; illustrations by Eric Velasquez.
| Author/creator |
Russell-Brown, Katheryn, 1961- author. |
| Other author/creator | Velasquez, Eric, illustrator. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2020] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2020 |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Abstract | "A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local note | Joyner TRC copy purchased in memory of James Thompson, 2021. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Interest age level | Ages 7-10 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 2-5 |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Picture books. |
| LCCN | 2019029618 |
| ISBN | 9781620143469 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1620143461 hardcover |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B C447R | ✔ Available | Place Hold |