Leading the Way: Women in Power
Language: English
Published by Candlewick Press,U.S., 2019
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In this engaging and highly accessible compendium for young readers and aspiring power brokers, Virginia Senator Janet Howell and her daughter-in-law Theresa Howell spotlight the careers of fifty American women in politics -- and inspire readers to make a difference. With foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton. Meet some of the most influential leaders in America, including Jeannette Rankin, who, in 1916, became the first woman elected to Congress; Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress; Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court; and Bella Abzug, who famously declared, This woman's place is in the House . . . the House of Representatives This engaging and wide-ranging collection of biographies highlights the actions, struggles, and accomplishments of more than fifty of the most influential leaders in American political history -- leaders who have stood up, blazed trails, and led the way. Features: Bella AbzugAbigail AdamsMadeleine AlbrightTammy BaldwinMary McLeod BethuneHattie Wyatt CarawaySoledad Ch vez Chac nShirley ChisholmHillary Rodham Clinton Elizabeth DoleTammy DuckworthCrystal Bird FausetDianne FeinsteinGeraldine Ferraro Betty FordRuth Bader GinsburgElla T. GrassoNikki HaleyFannie Lou HamerKamala HarrisPatricia Roberts HarrisCarla HaydenMazie HironoDiane Humetewa Kay Bailey HutchisonBarbara JordanClare Boothe LuceWilma MankillerSusana MartinezPatsy Takemoto MinkCarol Moseley BraunAlexandria Ocasio-CortezSandra Day O'ConnorNancy PelosiFrances PerkinsJeannette RankinCondoleezza RiceEleanor RooseveltIleana Ros-Lehtinen Nellie Tayloe RossSusanna Madora SalterLottie ShackelfordMargaret Chase SmithSonia SotomayorElizabeth Cady StantonMary Church TerrellElizabeth WarrenIda B. Wells-BarnettEdith WilsonVictoria Woodhull.…
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- Title
- Leading the Way: Women in Power
- Author
- Leading The Way Janet Howell
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press,U.S.
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1536208469
- ISBN 13
- 9781536208467
- Illustrator
- Akia, Kylie; Bye, Alexandra
With a foreword by Hillary Clinton, this fascinating and highly accessible compendium spotlights the careers of fifty of the most influential American women in politics, inspiring young readers to make a difference.
Meet some of the most influential leaders in America, including Jeannette Rankin, who, in 1916, became the first woman elected to Congress; Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress; Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court; and Bella Abzug, who famously declared, “This woman’s place is in the House . . . the House of Representatives!” This engaging and wide-ranging collection of biographies highlights the actions, struggles, and accomplishments of more than fifty of the most influential leaders in American political history ― leaders who have stood up, blazed trails, and led the way.
"The women profiled here were once girls who not only dreamed big but went big ... I hope the young readers of this book do the same!" - Former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano
"Inspiring more young women to be politically active makes this book important to our future!" - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine
"The fifty women in this book are groundbreaking role models for our kids." - U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
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About the Author
Senator Janet Howell has been a Virginia state senator since 1992. She is second in seniority in the state senate and the longest-serving female Virginia legislator. Credited with major legal reforms, she was also the first woman to serve on the powerful Senate Finance Committee and the first and only woman so far to be appointed as a senate budget conferee. A civil rights worker in college and a longtime community leader, she has been honored with many awards, including a Child Health Advocate Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics. She lives in northern Virginia with her husband Hunt.
Theresa Howell is the coauthor of the award-winning Maybe Something Beautiful with F. Isabel Campoy, illustrated by Rafael López. She is also the author of the picture book series Scout Moore, Junior Ranger. She lives in Colorado with her two daughters and husband, Brian.
Kylie Akia is a digital illustrator and painter. Her work creates a narrative of juxtaposition through the use of color, subject, and content. Leading the Way: Women in Power is her picture book debut. Kylie Akia lives in Chicago.
Alexandra Bye is an illustrator specializing in fun, colorful illustrations for a variety of media, such as editorial and children’s publications. She lives in New Hampshire, where she enjoys backpacking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking with her dog.
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