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Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? / by Kirsten Andersen ; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez.

Anderson, Kirsten (Kirsten Stephanie), (author.). Gutiérrez, Manuel (Illustrator), (illustrator.).

Summary:

"On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America."-- Amazon.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593226407 (paperback)
ISBN: 0593226402 (paperback)
ISBN: 9780593226414
ISBN: 0593226410
Physical Description: 49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Official Who HQ now"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 48-49).
Formatted Contents Note:	Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? -- The Bronx to Yorktown -- Boston -- Standing Rock -- The upstart -- AOC -- Timelines.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.