
By Robin Stevenson, Allison Steinfeld (Illustrator)
Part of the Kid Legends series
Discover how childhood dreams shaped today's trailblazers.
Meet young Kamala, Greta, and others who dared to dream big. 'Kid Trailblazers' reveals the childhoods of leaders who shaped our world. From playful librarians to rooftop balloon droppers, these stories show how early passions led to groundbreaking achievements. What inspired these icons to challenge the status quo and lead in government, activism, and the arts? Dive into their youthful adventures and uncover the seeds of their future impact.
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the arts. Middle-grade readers will learn how these figures got their start as kids just like them, with impactful stories and fun facts such as: - Angela Merkel once won a trip to Moscow, where she bought a Beatles album. - Stacey Abrams and her siblings played pretend as librarians for fun. - Al Gore lived in a hotel as a kid and liked to drop water balloons off the roof! Kid Trailblazers explores the childhood stories of leaders who have taken on the most pressing issues of our time by expressing themselves and challenging the world.
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