Elizabeth Warren

Written by Susan Wood · Illustrated by Sarah Green

A young girl rises from hardship to become a powerful voice for the voiceless.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

From a modest Oklahoma upbringing, Elizabeth Warren's journey to becoming Massachusetts' first female senator is a testament to resilience. As a child, she juggled jobs to support her family, mastering debate to secure a scholarship. Her legal career unveiled the struggles of working-class families, fueling her fight for economic justice. In the political arena, Elizabeth's words became her weapon, championing the rights of the poor and middle-class. This inspiring tale of persistence and advocacy challenges us to speak up and stand firm for those in need. What battles will her words win next?

From the publisher

“This picture book biography will outline the incredible history of Elizabeth Warren, the first female senator from Massachusetts. Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth’s father out of work, Elizabeth helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing dresses, all while skipping a grade and shining in her school’s debate team. Debate taught Elizabeth how to fight with her words, a skill that eventually won her a state championship and a college scholarship. As a lawyer and law professor, Elizabeth learned why it was so difficult for working-class families like her own to advance economically, and today she continues to fight (with her words) for the poor and middle-class in her role as a politician. The text focuses on the importance of being outspoken–of fighting with words both for yourself and for those that need your help. The backmatter will include an author’s note and resources list. Nevertheless, She Persisted is sure to appeal to members of the “resist-erhood” looking for stories of strong female leaders”–

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