A Seat at the Table

A Seat at the Table

The Nancy Pelosi Story

Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

This inspiring picture-book biography about Nancy Pelosi shows her journey from the child of Baltimore’s mayor to her marble-ceiling-shattering four terms as Speaker of the House, including the historic events of January 6th, 2021. 
 


Nancy Pelosi grew up watching her father, the mayor of Baltimore, welcome in people of all different backgrounds to sit at their table and make their voices heard. Nancy’s mother always stood beside him, working behind the scenes to help her husband and the people he served. When Nancy grew up, she continued working behind the scenes in politics until a friend asked her to run for Congress herself—jump-starting a 33 year career as a political representative and taking her higher than she could have once imagined.

Young girls, especially, will be inspired by Nancy’s journey and her commitment to using her voice to help others and to make sure women are heard in government. The backmatter also includes an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself.

"Pays due homage to its subject."—Kirkus Reviews

"Sends a resilient message."—Publishers Weekly 

"An ­accessible introduction with a focus on Pelosi’s influences and role as a woman in politics."—School Library Journal

ISBN 9780593372531 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 7, 2021
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages 40
Dimensions 9 x 10
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: AD930L | Fountas/Pinnell: U

ISBN 9780593505373 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Sep 7, 2021
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: AD930L | Fountas/Pinnell: U

Elisa Boxer

Elisa Boxer is an Emmy-winning journalist whose writing has been featured in publications including The New York Times and Fast Company. She is the author of many acclaimed nonfiction picture books, including the Sydney Taylor Honor Books The Tree of Life and Hidden Hope. She lives in Maine with her family.

Selina Alko is an award-winning author and illustrator known for blending lyrical storytelling with vibrant mixed-media art. Raised in Vancouver by a Turkish Jewish father and Jewish mother, she grew up immersed in culture, creativity, and diverse perspectives that continue to shape her work. Selina has a degree in art history from University of British Columbia and a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts. A two-time National Jewish Book Award winner, she has created more than twenty-five acclaimed children’s books.

Laura Freeman

Laura Freeman is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race, for which she won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and NAACP Image Award. She received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has illustrated over thirty children’s books, including Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice and The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice. She lives with her family in Atlanta.

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