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Leading the way women in power

"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...

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Main Authors: Howell, Janet, 1944- (Author), Howell, Theresa, 1974- (Author)
Other Authors: Akia, Kylie (Illustrator), Bye, Alexandra (Illustrator), Clinton, Hillary Rodham (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, [2019]
Edition:First edition.
Series:Women in power
Subjects:
Women politicians > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women social reformers > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women civic leaders > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women political activists > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:"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."--Amazon.
Physical Description:x, 133 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-127) and index.
ISBN:9781536208467
1536208469
Author Notes: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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