Bibliograph

She was the first!, the trailblazing life of Shirley Chisholm, by Katheryn Russell-Brown ; illustrations by Eric Velasquez

Type

Label

She was the first!, the trailblazing life of Shirley Chisholm, by Katheryn Russell-Brown ; illustrations by Eric Velasquez

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 7-10, Lee & Low BooksGrades 4-6, Lee & Low Books

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

She was the first!

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Katheryn Russell-Brown ; illustrations by Eric Velasquez

Sub title

the trailblazing life of Shirley Chisholm

Summary

A picture book 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. Includes afterword with additional information, photographs, and source lists

Target audience

juvenile

Classification