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

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

Author
Anika Aldamuy Denise
Illustrator
Loris Lora
Publication Date
September 06, 2022
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Description

An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpré Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora!

In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriqueña 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.

Publication date
September 06, 2022
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
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ISBN-13
9780063113749
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
N/A
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF007110 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
JNF007070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Political
JNF018030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - Hispanic/Latino
Library of Congress categories
Biographies
United States
Women legislators
Legislators
Hispanic American women legislators
Hispanic American legislators
United States]vBiography]vJuvenile literature
Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria

ALA/Booklist

Starred Review
The upbeat text and vibrant illustrations depict a positive, youthful persona, and the book's message about the need for equal rights and services comes through loud and clear.

Kirkus

Pure Moxie.
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