VIP: Stacey Abrams: Voting Visionary – The Inspiring Biography of a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Hardcover

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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.

How did a shy girl from Mississippi become one of America’s most important voices for justice?

• The Fight for Fair Votes: Learn how Stacey Abrams took on voter suppression and founded organizations like Fair Fight to ensure every voice is heard.
• An Inspiring True Story: Follow Stacey's journey from a quiet, book-loving girl to a confident leader who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
• Lessons in Leadership: Discover the "Trinity of Success" that guided her and see how perseverance helped her overcome challenges and injustice.
• Perfect for School Reports: Packed with fun facts, a complete timeline, a bibliography, and a "VIP Hall of Fame" of other Black leaders.

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