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Russell-Brown, Katheryn, 1961-

She was the first! : the trailblazing life of Shirley Chisholm / by Katheryn Russell-Brown ; illustrations by Eric Velasquez. - First edition. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

"A picture biography of educator and politician Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 was the first Black woman elected to Congress and in 1972 was the first Black candidate from a major political party (the Democratic party) to run for the United States presidency. An afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists are included"--

Ages 7-10 Lee & Low Books. Grades 4-6 Lee & Low Books.

ISBN: 9781620143469 1620143461

LCCN: 2019029618

Subjects--Personal Names:
Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005 --Biography--Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
African American legislators--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Women legislators--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
African American teachers--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Teachers--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Illustrated works.
Picture books.