By Patrice Aggs (author) , Markia Jenai (illustrator)
"An inspiring introduction to a woman who made history "
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‘Shirley Chisholm was one of those people who didn’t look left or right – but just looked straight ahead’ said President Obama of the extraordinary woman whose life-story is told in this inspiring, short graphic novel-style book, and readers will understand exactly how accurate his statement is.
Growing up in Brooklyn after a childhood in Barbados, Shirley worked hard at school and college, but still found opportunities for her and other Black people were limited. She set out to change things, entering politics and making a difference locally before winning a seat on the New York Assembly in 1964, only the second Black woman ever to do so.
She carried on getting things done, breaking rules when necessary, and taking ‘unbought and unbossed’ as her slogan. She became the United States’ first Black congresswoman and then, in 1972, broke the biggest (unspoken) rule of all: she ran for President. Though she didn’t win, Shirley Chisholm changed the way her country looked at women in politics, and her story, as told here, will prove to today’s young readers that it is possible to change things for the better with determination, hard work and by refusing to accept the status quo.
Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women’s rights. In 1972, she was the first Black person ever to seek the nomination of President of the United States from a major party.
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Patrice Aggs is a Michigan-born author and artist who currently lives in the UK.
She has written and illustrated dozens of books for children and adults, and loves working on graphic novels best of all.
She would have been thrilled to have met Shirley Chisholm. Her mom still has the “Chisholm for President” campaign badge!
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Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, where she served for seven terms. She worked to improve the lives of children in need and was an outspoken champion of women’s rights.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed It’s Her Story: Shirley Chisholm and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
It’s Her Story: Shirley Chisholm features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Graphic Novels & Comics, History, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, People / Places, Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Work / Industry, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Featured Books for 9+ readers
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It’s Her Story: Shirley Chisholm was written by Patrice Aggs and published by Sunbird Books
It’s Her Story: Shirley Chisholm has 48 pages
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