A Seat at the Table

By Elisa Boxer, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)

From Baltimore's mayor's daughter to Speaker of the House, witness a groundbreaking political journey.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Follow Nancy Pelosi's remarkable rise from the daughter of Baltimore's mayor to a trailblazing Speaker of the House. Discover how her early experiences shaped her commitment to public service and women's voices in government. As she navigates political challenges, including pivotal moments like January 6th, 2021, Nancy's story inspires young girls to dream big and make a difference. What drove her to break barriers and shatter ceilings? Dive into this compelling biography to find out, and explore an exclusive interview that offers deeper insights into her extraordinary career.

From the publisher

This inspiring picture-book biography about Nancy Pelosi shows her journey from the child of Baltimore’s mayor to her marble-ceiling-shattering four terms as Speaker of the House, including the historic events of January 6th, 2021. Nancy Pelosi grew up watching her father, the mayor of Baltimore, welcome in people of all different backgrounds to sit at their table and make their voices heard. Nancy’s mother always stood beside him, working behind the scenes to help her husband and the people he served. When Nancy grew up, she continued working behind the scenes in politics until a friend asked her to run for Congress herself–jump-starting a 33 year career as a political representative and taking her higher than she could have once imagined. Young girls, especially, will be inspired by Nancy’s journey and her commitment to using her voice to help others and to make sure women are heard in government. The backmatter also includes an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself.

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