{"product_id":"shirley-chisholm-ready-to-read-level-3-hardcover","title":"Shirley Chisholm: Ready-To-Read Level 3 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaurie Calkhoven\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKaitlyn Shea O'Connor\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet to know Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people \"you should meet \"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Shirley Chisholm. In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African American woman elected to Congress. That same year, Shirley was voted one of the ten most admired women in the world. She also ran for president in 1972, the first African American woman to do so for one of the two big political parties. Shirley showed people it shouldn't matter if you're male or female or what the color of your skin is, everyone should be able to pursue their dreams. She lived out her life determined to be \"unbossed and unbought\" and remained a spokesperson for change. To this day she is still an inspiration to everyone who dreams of breaking boundaries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA special section at the back of the book includes extras like an article on how voting works and a brief lesson on the three branches of US government.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaurie Calkhoven is the author of many books, including \u003ci\u003eGeorge Washington: An American Life\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHarriet Tubman: Leading the Way to Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City. Visit her at LaurieCalkhoven.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKaitlyn Shea O'Connor is an illustrator and designer hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. She combines traditional skills with digital media to create vibrant, whimsical worlds. She's a rare hybrid of dog and cat lover, an avid whistler, and an explorer of the great outdoors. She also enjoys trying new cheeses and cozying up in a nook with a book.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.1 x 6.1 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 June 16, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769508036896,"sku":"9781534465589","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c86648c98b4f625d263ee2450aac4400.webp?v=1780349823","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/shirley-chisholm-ready-to-read-level-3-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}