Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
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Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

Written by Kirsten Anderson and Who HQ & illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez
Part of the Who HQ Now Book Series
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8 - 12
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56
Page count
3,745
Word count
820L
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Mar 16, 2021
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The inspiring story of the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics. On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593226407
    Publication Date
    March 16, 2021
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    March 16, 2021
    Page Count
    56
    Word Count
    3745
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lexile® Level
    820L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.2

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