Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb
- Subject
- Biography & Autobiography - Political
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Dial Books
- Size
- 22.4 cm × 28.4 cm
- ISBN
- 9780803730892
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.
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.
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What reviewers said
RISE: A Feminist Book Project List selection
Read Aloud Indiana Reading List selection
Louisiana Readers' Choice nominee
Texas Topaz Reading List unanimous selection
"On almost every page, verbs such as speak, improve, listen, create, and do, in teal capital letters, pop against a white background, illuminating the vision and drive of this woman who pushed against and cracked glass ceilings. Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb! succeeds as an inspirational exploration of what it means to be a true woman of action."
“An upbeat story of a dynamic pioneer whose tenacity and courage continue to inspire.”
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