Denise, Anika,

Phenomenal AOC : the roots and rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez / Phenomenal Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Roots and rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez written by Anika Aldamuy Denise ; illustrated by Loris Lora. - First edition. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

"In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging picture book aimed at young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America's youngest Congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortez's journey reminds us that everyone, regardless of their age, race, creed, wealth, or zip code, is capable of being a voice for change. A glossary and resources for young changemakers are included at the end of this book."-Dust jacket

Ages 4-8. Grades PreS-3.



Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book, 2023.

9780063113749 0063113740

2021951686

GBC2F2433 bnb

020727919 Uk


Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria, 1989- --Juvenile literature.
Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria, 1989-


United States. Congress. House --Biography--Juvenile literature.
United States. Congress. House --Biography.
United States. Congress. House.


Women legislators--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Legislators--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Hispanic American women legislators--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Hispanic American women legislators.
Women legislators.
Hispanic American legislators.
Legislators.
JUVENILE NONFICTION--Biography & Autobiography--Political.
JUVENILE NONFICTION--Biography & Autobiography--Social Activists.
JUVENILE NONFICTION--Biography & Autobiography--Women.
JUVENILE NONFICTION--People & Places--Hispanic & Latino.--United States
Hispanic American women legislators.
Legislators.
Women legislators.


New York (N.Y.)--Biography--Juvenile literature.
New York (State)--New York.
United States.


Picture books.
Biographies.
Creative nonfiction.
Juvenile works.
Picture books.
Biographies.
Picture books.
Creative nonfiction.

E901.1.O27 / D46 2022

328.73/092 B