âA brilliant introduction to a powerful Black female politician and voting rights activist. Todd and Freeman bring this to life in their creative biography of Georgia-based politician Abrams.â âKirkus Reviews (starred reviews)"Freemanâs airbrush-style digital art leans into portraiture while visually bridging the astral divide, evoking yearning, frustration, and sisterly pride in their ongoing mission of purpose." âPublishers WeeklyStacey Abrams, politician and Nobel peace prize nominee, is brought to life in this poetic picture book biography that follows Abramsâs fight for votersâ rights. Narrated by Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Septima Clark, and Fannie Lou Hamer, this powerful story tells how Abramsâs work was inspired by those luminaries before her.âSometimes she would light the way. Sometimes her way would be lit by othersâŚâStacey Abrams was always destined for big things, because she always imagined more. Now she protects the least powerful, works toward making voting fair and easy, and demands better for Georgia and every other state in this nation. Stacey Abramsâs determination, perseverance, and courage will inspire younger generations to make meaningful change in the world.Traci Toddâs lyrical text is coupled with stunning artwork from Laura Freeman, Coretta Scott King Honoree for Hidden Figures. Use this book to encourage conversation at home and the classroom about Black women and voting. This book is perfect for Black History Month and to be shared alongside such powerful titles as Kamala Harris: Rooted In Justice by Nikki Grimes and I Dissent by Debbie Levy.
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