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"The biography of Robert Smalls, a slave steamboat wheelman who navigated past Confederate forts in South Carolina and became one of the Civil War's greatest heroes. Includes text from Seven Miles to Freedom and additional sidebars"--Provided by publisher.

"Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and voting rights activist. After working in government, she founded Fair Fight Action to improve voting access. Learn about Abrams's early life and what she plans to do next"--.

"In 2021, Deb Haaland made history as the first Indigenous cabinet secretary. Serving as Secretary of the Interior, Haaland has championed climate and the rights of Native peoples. Discover Haaland's early life, her political career, and more"--.

"How much do you know about President Joe Biden? Find out the facts you need to know about the 46th president of the United States. You'll learn about Joe's early life, challenges he overcame, and the accomplishments of this American leader"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the life and career of United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Provides a biography of voting rights activist and politician Stacey Abrams, discussing her childhood, education, entry into politics, and her accomplishments as an activist. Includes illustrations and a timeline.

Part memoir, part call-to-action, this young readers' edition chronicles the life of the late U.S. Representative who utilized the momentum of the Civil Rights Movement to effect change at a time when the country so badly needed it.

Biography of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian Pura Belpr?.

"Shirley Chisholm is a hero and trailblazer. She was the first African American woman in Congress and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties"--Provided by publisher.

"You won the election--now what? Activist organizing meets government gridlock as a millennial New Yorker cartoonist follows a first-year senator on her unforgettable journey--from outsider to insider"--Provided by publisher.