Get ready to fight for what's right with Stacey Abrams in this
exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who
Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the
true--and amazing--stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers.
Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!
Stacey Abrams is an activist who works for fair voting rights. She's a
lawyer, an author, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, too! Experience all
the exciting moments in Stacey's thrilling life in this exciting
biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, like how
the census helps everyone!
Short and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and
other information made to order to engage kids, whether they're already
biography fans or "have to" write a report for school. Extras include a
timeline, a bibliography, and a hall of fame of other successful African
American organizers and leaders.
The VIP series features inspiring adventures and fun facts about some of
history's greatest trailblazers--smart, tough, persevering innovators
who will inspire today's kids. Featuring underappreciated historical
figures and groups, with a focus on leaders in science and technology,
the nonfiction biographies in the VIP series are fun and engaging. Just
looking at the cover will make kids want to learn more about these VIPs,
and once they dive in they will zoom through stories that read like
adventures.
Each book in the VIP series allows your middle grader to experience
all the exciting moments in some very important but lesser known lives.
These biographies for kids age 9-12 include: VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison:
Brave Rocketeer: Engineering Wizard; VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's
Voice; and VIP: Lewis Latimer.
