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She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm

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Book Synopsis: A timely, inspiring picture book biography of the dynamic twentieth-century educator, activist, and politician Shirley Chisholm.Even as a young child growing up in the 1920s, Shirley Chisholm was a leader. At the age of three, older children were already following her lead in their Brooklyn neighborhood. As a student at Brooklyn College, Shirley could outtalk anyone who opposed her on the debate team. After graduating, she used her voice and leadership to fight for educational change. In community groups, she stood up for the rights of women and minorities. Her small stature and fiery determination often took people by surprise. But they listened. In 1964, Shirley took her voice and leadership to politics, becoming the first Black woman elected to the New York State Assembly, and in 1968, the first Black woman elected to Congress. Then in 1972, she became the first Black woman to seek the presidency of the United States. She pushed for laws that helped women, children, students, poor people, farm workers, Native people, and others who were often ignored. She fought for healthcare. She spoke up for military veterans. She spoke out against war Shirley Chisholm, a woman of many firsts, was an unforgettable political trailblazer, a candidate of the people and catalyst of change who opened the door for women in the political arena and for the first Black president of the United States.

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Discover the remarkable life of Shirley Chisholm, the trailblazing leader who made history as the first Black woman in Congress and the first Black woman to seek the presidency of the United States. In "She Was the First! The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm," this timely and inspiring picture book biography transports readers back to a time when Shirley's voice and leadership challenged the status quo.

From her early years in Brooklyn, where even as a young child she captivated the neighborhood with her natural leadership skills, to her groundbreaking political career, Shirley Chisholm has been a beacon of hope and change. Her unwavering determination and passion for justice have left an indelible mark on our society.

Shirley's remarkable journey began at Brooklyn College, where she honed her powerful debating skills, proving time and again that her voice mattered. She fearlessly fought for the rights of women and minorities, ensuring their voices were heard in the halls of power.

As you delve into the pages of this engaging biography, you'll witness Shirley Chisholm's tireless efforts to enact laws that protected the most vulnerable among us. She championed healthcare reform, advocated for military veterans, and spoke out against war.

Now, it's your turn to be inspired by Shirley Chisholm's extraordinary legacy and take action. Join the movement for change by clicking here to purchase "She Was the First! The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm." Together, we can continue her fight for equality, justice, and representation in our society.

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