Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780063113749)

A 2023 Pura Belpré Honor Book (Illustrations)

An inspiring biography of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from Pura Belpré Honor-winning creators Anika Aldamuy Denise and Loris Lora!

In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertorriqueña become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging book for young readers.

AOC's remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America's youngest congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortez's empowering journey reminds us that everyone, regardless of their age, race, creed, wealth, or zip code, is capable of being a voice for change.

A glossary and resources for changemakers are included at the end of the book.

Author: Anika Aldamuy Denise
ISBN-10: 0063113740
ISBN-13: 9780063113749
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 09/06/2022
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.81w x 0.36d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518771 / Phenomenal Aoc: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2022 pg. 47
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 10/10/2022