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Door by Door

Meeg Pincus, illustrated by Meridth McKean Gimbel

A nonfiction picture-book portrait of Sarah McBride traces a childhood hope of making a difference into a political career. The book presents McBride as an openly transgender public official and describes her rise to the highest-ranking position held by an openly transgender political leader in the United States. Her journey connects personal purpose, transgender identity, and public service.

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Themes
Government And Civics · Identity · Leadership
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
May 9, 2023
ISBN-13
9780593484654
Language
English
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