legislators

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legislators

John Lewis and desegregation

2017
A biography of Georgia congressman John Lewis, focusing on his activities on behalf of civil rights.

Run

2021
"From the #1 New York Times bestselling, graphic novel series March comes the continuation of the life story of John Lewis and the struggles seen across the United States after the Civil Rights Movement. For John Lewis, the Civil Rights Movement as he knew it ended with the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, but his struggle in the following years echo many of the same questions of civil rights and equality that are being asked today. The movement secured the right to sit at a lunch counter, but what about the right to earn a dollar to pay for your meal? Ousted from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee due to internal disorder, Lewis went on to work on Robert F. Kennedy's campaign, to be shocked by the events of 1968. Struggling with the larger question of how to rebuild the movement, Lewis had an idea: someone should run for the 5th Congressional district seat in Georgia. Starting with the tragic death of Martin Luther King Jr., Run tells the story of how John Lewis entered politics, working within the community, and organizing a campaign that has taken him to one of the most important seats in Congress"--Provided by the publisher.

Sharice's big voice

a native kid becomes a congresswoman
2021
When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she'd be in Congress. And she never thought she'd be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn't win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. But here's the thing: Everyone's path looks different and everyone's path has obstacles. And this is the triumphant story of Sharice Davids' path to Congress.

Davy Crockett

Simple text and illustrations introduce the life and legacy of frontiersman Davy Crockett. Includes interactive questions, a timeline, and a glossary.

Election 2020

a lesson in civics
Looks at the 2020 United States presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, describes other presidential elections in United States history that have had contested or delayed results, and provides an overview of the United State's political process.

AOC

fighter, phenom, change maker
2019
"A celebratory biography of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (aka "AOC"), the youngest congresswoman in United States history,detailing not only her life but the movement she has energized"--Provided by publisher.
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The story of civil rights hero John Lewis

2018
An illustrated biography of civil rights leader John Lewis, including sidebars with background information on themes relevant to Lewis's life.
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Hillary Clinton

historic politician
2018
A biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the first female presidential candidate for the Democratic party and former Secretary of State, that discusses her political career, family and educational background.
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The field of blood

violence in Congress and the road to civil war
2018
"Offers a front-row view of congressional mayhem and sheds new light on the careers of John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and other luminaries, as well as introducing a host of lesser-known but no less fascinating men. The result is a fresh understanding of the workings of American democracy and the bonds of Union on the eve of their greatest peril"--Amazon.

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