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A Seat at the Table: The Nancy Pelosi Story

Elisa Boxer

This picture-book biography follows Nancy Pelosi from childhood in Baltimore, where her father was mayor, to her service as Speaker of the House. It recounts how people from many backgrounds came to the family table to have their voices heard, while her mother supported her father’s public work from behind the scenes. Pelosi’s career, values, and contributions in the United States are included.

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Themes
Family · Government And Civics · Leadership · Women And Girls
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
September 7, 2021
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780593372517
Language
English
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