Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
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Age Range
8+
Release Date
March 16, 2021
ISBN
978-0593226407
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The inspiring story of the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.

On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America.

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Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
(Updated: October 22, 2022)
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
Learning Value
 
4.0
What worked: Condensed biography on the life of New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. There is a brief history of AOC's life and what helped her decide to run for office at an early age. Readers learn about her family background in the Bronx and her desire at an early age to help those in her community. As a former first-grade teacher I feel this book would be the perfect addition to Latinx/e History Month with its portrayal of a strong Latina leader. Her story is one that is important to read and shows how one woman was able to win a Congressional seat against big odds.


There is a timeline on the history of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez next to the timeline of the world. Also, it addresses not only some misconceptions about the congresswoman but rather highlights what she has done for not only her constituents but others while serving in office.

Inspiring short biography of the life of NY Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a perfect addition to any school library.
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1. Short bio on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
2. Perfect for elementary school students
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