Deb Haaland

By Laurel Goodluck, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator), Gillian Flint (Illustrator)

Part of the She Persisted series

Discover how Deb Haaland broke barriers and made history in politics.

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96 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Deb Haaland, a child of military parents, moved frequently before settling in Albuquerque. Despite challenges, she earned a law degree and became one of the first Native American women in Congress. In 2021, she made history as the first Native American cabinet secretary. This inspiring biography reveals her journey of persistence and triumph, encouraging young readers to dream big and make a difference.

From the publisher

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Deb Haaland! As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico’s 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden’s secretary of the interior, she became the first Native American in history to become a cabinet secretary. She continues to break barriers and inspire future generations to dream of greater opportunities. In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Laurel Goodluck, readers learn about the amazing life of Deb Haaland–and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Deb Haaland’s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Maria Tallchief, Wilma Mankiller, Patsy Mink, and more!