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Loud and Proud: The Life of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm
Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrator: Kaylani Juanita
Ages: 9+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster BFYR/S & S
ISBN: 978-1-53446-352-3
Keywords: African-Americans, History- United States, government, United States Congress, elected officials, presidential campaigns, presidential candidates
Expressive, realistic illustrations and text tell the inspiring story of a studious young girl who used her intelligence and strong voice to be a changemaker for women and people of color.