Description:
How do we move our country forward? Stacey Abrams has an answer in this bright and stirring biography, perfect for discussions of voting rights and how people working together can make a difference.
Brief description:
Monica Mikai believes the stories of our lives hold great power and is passionate about bringing those stories to life through her illustrations. She has a BA from Rider University and received her MFA in painting from the New York Studio School. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and two sons. You can find her online at MonicaMikai.com and on Instagram at @monicamikai.
Review Quotes:
"This is a comprehensive, inspiring biography of a leader whose moral compass guides her work. Mikai's art faithfully represents Abrams at different ages and in various settings and helps communicate to young readers the experiences that distinguish Abrams' life as well as the social situations and power dynamics that inform her priorities." -- Kirkus Reviews
"The narrative centers on the elements of her childhood and student experiences that shaped the politician she is today. . . A powerful vehicle in conveying the importance of participating in a democratic society." -- School Library Journal
Delaware Diamonds Awards 2023 - Diamond State Reading Association
Social Justice Literature Award Recommended 2023 - International Literacy Association (ILA)