Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

"On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she...

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Main Author: Anderson, Kirsten (Author)
Other Authors: Gutiérrez, Manuel (Illustrator) (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2021]
Series: Who is-- ?
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Summary: "On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America."--
Item Description: "An official Who HQ book"--Cover.
Physical Description: 49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Audience: Ages 8-12
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 48-49).
ISBN: 9780593226407
0593226402
Author Notes: Kirsten Anderson is a writer and actress who lives in New York City with her charming Pomeranian, Sunflower. She has written several biographies for children, including Who Was Andy Warhol? and Who Was Robert Ripley?