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Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

Kirsten Anderson

This biography follows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from her work as a bartender in New York City to her 2018 election to Congress at age twenty-eight. Her victory made her the youngest woman elected to serve there, and she became widely known as AOC. Once in office, she spoke in support of healthcare for all and action on climate change. The book centers on her rapid rise in national politics and the causes she championed.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
820L
ATOS Book Level
5.2
Word Count
3745
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
S
Themes
Government And Civics · Leadership · Weather And Climate · Women And Girls
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Published
March 16, 2021
Pages
56
ISBN-13
9780593226407
Language
English
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