“She worked to help the people of New York.”
This book would be great in the classroom, especially to celebrate Black History Month and to help students dream and teach them that they can achieve their dreams.
This book would be great in the classroom, especially to celebrate Black History Month and to help students dream and teach them that they can achieve their dreams.
pickBiography - Published in 2020. This is an inspiring biography based on the twentieth century educator, activist, and politician Shirley Chisholm. The book discusses how she used her voice and became the first black woman elected to the New York State Assembly.
I would use this in a classroom to show to dream big and how you can reach. Even if you are the first it is important to keep going and see your dreams throguh.
pickShe Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm, Katheryn Russell-Brown (2020)tells the inspiring story of Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first to run for president. It shows her courage, determination, and passion for justice, showcasing her lifelong fight for equality and change. Through vibrant pictures, readers learn about Chisholm‘s legacy as a pioneering leader and advocate for all people.
“Most doors were closed to her because she was Black and she was a woman. Plus, she was very short!”
pickWritten by Katheryn Russel-Brown and illustrated by Eric Velasquez, this book is about Shirley Chisholm. It was published in 2020 and highlights the life of Shirley and the many firsts she accomplished. She used her voice to speak up for people who had little to no voice. It talks about her trailblazing career in politics and her as an overall person. I think it is a great read for children learning about pivotal leaders.
