Description: "In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertorriqueäna become an unstoppable force in politics?"--
Brief description:
Anika Aldamuy Denise is the Pura Belpré Honor-winning author of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré; A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!; and The Love Letter. A proud Puerto Rican daughter from Queens, she now lives in Rhode Island with her family. Visit Anika online at anikadenise.com.
Review Quotes:
The upbeat text and vibrant illustrations depict a positive, youthful persona, and the book's message about the need for equal rights and services comes through loud and clear. - Booklist (starred review)
Pure Moxie. - Kirkus Reviews