Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb Cover:Hardcover Julián and Joaquin’s mom

Julián and Joaquin’s mom

she can't shake the feeling that everything could go up in flames at any moment

she knows that being a princess isn't just about her fancy things

This perceptive and poignant story is the perfect springboard for talking to children about emotions and anxieties

This is a necessary and riveting work

Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb Cover:Hardcover Julián and Joaquin’s momA timely picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States. Shirley Chisholm famously said, "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." This dynamic biography illuminates how Chisholm was a doer, an active and vocal participant in our nation's democracy, and a force to be reckoned with. Now young readers will learn