Shirley Chisholm: Volume 5
Description
Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to be elected into United States Congress, in the book Shirley Chisholm--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.
Dive into Chisholm's past and early life, what inspired her to work in government, and how she became an important African American leader in politics.
Storybook Features:
- This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
- 24 pages with vibrant illustrations
- Lexile 640L
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Product Details
Price
$29.93
$27.83
Publisher
Discovery Library
Publish Date
August 11, 2020
Pages
24
Dimensions
7.6 X 10.1 X 0.3 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781731638038
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About the Author
Susan Martins Miller has been a publishing professional for over thirty years, working as an author, editor, collaborator, writing coach, and workshop presenter. Her body of work includes fiction and nonfiction for both children and adults, church resources, devotionals, and magazines. She holds a master's degree in biblical studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and she lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband and nearby adult children.
Markia Jenai was raised in Detroit during rough times, and found adventure through art and storytelling. After studying at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, she has made it her goal to create worlds where people of color are front and center. When she's not drawing, she like to watch documentaries, listen to Dungeons & Dragons livestreams, and read historical articles, all of which fuels her work!
Reviews
Gr 1-4-Readers are introduced to six African Americans who were pioneers in their fields. Brief overviews of their lives are provided, which include their experiences with discrimination and prejudice. For example, "Some people treated Bayard Rustin unfairly because he was gay, but this did not stop him." However, most of the narratives are upbeat. Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s success in genealogy is highlighted; Shirley Chisholm's efforts in Congress to improve lives are examined; Sister Rosetta Tharpe's career as a gospel and popular musician is chronicled. The vivid illustrations feature close-ups of the subjects as well as action scenes; the illustrations of Major Taylor riding his bike are especially compelling. The information tends to be scarce; most of the facts are shared in the time lines. VERDICT Though the lack of in-depth content means this series won't be useful for report writers, the bright illustrations will attract browsers who will enjoy learning about these inspiring individuals. - SLJ Fall 2020
