Shirley Chisholm

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African American woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she entered the Democratic presidential race, becoming the first African American woman to do so. That same year, Shirley was voted one of the ten most admired women in the world. You should meet...

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Main Author: Calkhoven, Laurie
Other Authors: O'Connor, Kaitlyn Shea (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Published: New York : Simon Spotlight, 2020.
Series: Ready-to-read. Megastar reader!
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Summary: In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African American woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she entered the Democratic presidential race, becoming the first African American woman to do so. That same year, Shirley was voted one of the ten most admired women in the world. You should meet Shirley Chisholm!
Physical Description: 46 pages
ISBN: 9781534465572
153446557X
Author Notes: Laurie Calkhoven is the author of many books, including George Washington: An American Life and Harriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom . She lives in New York City. Visit her at LaurieCalkhoven.com.

Kaitlyn Shea O'Connor is an illustrator and designer hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. She combines traditional skills with digital media to create vibrant, whimsical worlds. She's a rare hybrid of dog and cat lover, an avid whistler, and an explorer of the great outdoors. She also enjoys trying new cheeses and cozying up in a nook with a book.