Howell Leading The Way Theresa - Leading The Way: Women In Power - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: 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
Title: Leading The Way: Women In Power
Author(s): Howell Leading The Way Theresa, Alexandra Bye
Publisher: Candlewick Press U. S.
Barcode: 9781536208467
Pages: 144 Pages
Publication Date: 10/8/2019
Category: History & The Past: General Interest (Children's / Teenage)