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Author Anderson, Kirsten, 1969- author. Title Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? / Kirsten Anderson, Manuel Gutierrez. Publisher New York : Penguin Workshop, 2021. 2021 Copies
ITEM LOC CALL # STATUS Superior juvenile nonfiction JUV 921 Oc1a (WHO/WHAT/WHERE Series) AVAILABLE Descript 49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. age Children lcdgt Series Who was--? Who was-- ? Note Nonfiction. 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. As soon as she was sworn into office, she 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"-- Provided by publisher. Audience Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop Subject Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria, 1989- -- Influence -- Juvenile literature. United States. Congress. House -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Hispanic American women legislators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Hispanic American women -- Political activity -- Juvenile literature. Hispanic Americans -- Political activity -- Juvenile literature. Genre Biographies. Alt Author Gutiérrez, Manuel (Illustrator), illustrator. ISBN/ISSN 9780593226407 (paperback) 9780593226414 (library binding)
