Phenomenal AOC - The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpre Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora! In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers. AOC''s remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America''s youngest Congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortez''s empowering journey reminds us that everyone, regardless of their age, race, creed, wealth, or zip code, is capable of being a voice for change. A glossary and resources for changemakers are included at the end of the book.

About the author

Anika Aldamuy Denise is the Pura Belpré Honor–winning author of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré; A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!; and The Love Letter. A proud Puerto Rican daughter from Queens, she now lives in Rhode Island with her family. Visit Anika online at anikadenise.com.
Loris Lora is a multidisciplinary artist who has worked in editorial publishing, book publishing, toy design, and surface design and has been featured in galleries across the globe. Her books for children include May Your Life Be Deliciosa, The Story of Barack Obama, One Day So Many Ways, and more. Loris lives in Los Angeles, and you can visit her online at lorislora.com.

Product details

• Authors: Anika Aldamuy Denise
• Assisted by: Loris Lora (Illustration), Lora Loris (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9780063113749
• ISBN: 978-0-06-311374-9
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Political, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQ+, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Relating to LGBTQ+ people, Relating to Latin / Hispanic American people, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: New baby, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Political, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Hispanic & Latino