Madam President: The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics by Catherine Thimmesh
Bibliography:
Thimmesh, Catherine. 2004. Madam President: The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics. Illustrated by Douglas B. Jones. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN: 0618396667
Plot Summary:
Madam President: The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics is a nonfiction informational storybook of a collection of stories about women in politics, illustrating first ladies, the women's movement, congressional women, and foreign policy leaders. This detailed picture book offers stories from influential women worldwide, including Abigail Adams, Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Susan B. Anthony, Condoleezza Rice, Margaret Thatcher, and many more. Explore the unique hand-drawn illustrations of Douglas B. Jones while learning about factual information presented by the award-winning author Catherine Thimmesh. It's 2021, and the United States has finally elected our first-ever female Vice President; read about the ladies who have shaped our past leading up to this monumental moment in time.
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Awards & Recognitions:
- Minnesota Book Award Finalist
- New York Times Notable Book 2004
Connections:
- Activity: Help students/patrons with research about different women in politics who are not mentioned in the book, and have the children share what they've discovered with the class/group.
- Encourage and promote a discussion about Vice President Kamala Harris and the significance of her candidacy.
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