{"product_id":"madam-speaker-nancy-pelosi-calls-the-house-to-order-hardcover","title":"Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi Calls the House to Order - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarole Boston Weatherford\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Hsu\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The text is accessible and clever. . . . It's possible that even children of Republicans will be inspired by the ending.\" -\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book will inspire young readers through its positive portrayal of American politics and of Pelosi as a strong woman leader.\" -\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An engaging introduction to the most powerful woman in current American politics.\" -\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis empowering picture book tells the story of Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House and one of the most powerful women in US politics!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNancy Pelosi is a beacon of patriotism and integrity, demonstrating strength and leadership in her over 30 years in public office. A politician, mother of five, and tireless advocate for the underprivileged, she has dedicated her life to correcting injustice and inequality, and she serves her country with confidence and compassion. Rising from the California Democratic Party Chair to House Minority Leader to become the first woman Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi is a gifted leader and an inspiration to young women everywhere. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book chronicles the life of one of the United States's most influential women, telling a story that is equal parts moving and empowering.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarole Boston Weatherford\u003c\/b\u003e has written many award-winning books for children, including Coretta Scott King winner \u003ci\u003eRESPECT: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul\u003c\/i\u003e; Newbery Honor winner \u003ci\u003eBOX: Henry Box Brown Mails Himself to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e; Caldecott Honor winners \u003ci\u003eFreedom in Congo Square\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eVoice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eMoses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as Golden Kite Award winners \u003ci\u003eDear Mr. Rosenwald\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eSchomburg: The Man Who Built a Library; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Roots of Rap\u003c\/i\u003e. She is currently a professor of English at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina where she created a hip-hop course. Find out more about her at cbweatherford.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Hsu\u003c\/b\u003e is a traditionally trained artist and animation background painter whose credits include the animated spy comedy Archer and an upcoming Marvel animated project. His picture book work, which includes the award-winning The Boo- Boos That Changed the World and I Am Someone Else: Poems About Pretending, is heavily influenced by art history and music. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised in Florida, he's currently based in the Southeast with his wife and two funny and lovely daughters.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767849451808,"sku":"9781499811896","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/480776f8290300ab6eff3a6b41bd92b6.webp?v=1780318774","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/madam-speaker-nancy-pelosi-calls-the-house-to-order-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}