She Represents - by Caitlin Donohue (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Each of the forty women profiled in this illustrated YA book demonstrates how women are capable of political and community leadership and activism. Readers will be inspired to pursue their own goals of social change."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Whichever side of the political aisle you lean toward, it can seem like the only people in power are white men. But the balance is beginning to tip.</strong> Women are being elected at record rates and government is beginning to more accurately reflect the people it represents.<br /> <br /> Read these profiles of forty-four women in leadership from both sides of the US political spectrum and from around the world to learn about their paths to power, their achievements and missteps, and their lasting legacies. Their stories teach us about the segments of society they represent through both their biographies and their actions in voting and policy decisions.<br /> <br /> This book will show you what the road to power looks like for women in modern times. By showing up and representing women in the decisions that make or break a country, these leaders pave the way for future female politicians. Draw inspiration from these groundbreaking women to make a difference in your own world.In a complicated political era when the United States feels divided, this book celebrates feminism and female contributions to politics, activism, and communities. Each of the forty-four women profiled in this illustrated book has demonstrated her capabilities and strengths in political and community leadership and activism, both in the United States and around the world. Written in an approachable, journalistic tone and rounded out by beautiful color portraits, history, key political processes, terminology, and thought-provoking quotes, this book will inspire and encourage women everywhere to enact change in their own communities and to pursue opportunities in public affairs.</p> <p>Women profiled include: </p> <ul> <li>Stacey Abrams </li> <li>Jacinda Ardern </li> <li>Elaine Chao </li> <li>Hillary Clinton </li> <li>Tatiana Clouthier </li> <li>Susan Collins </li> <li>Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto </li> <li>Sharice Davids </li> <li>Wendy Davis </li> <li>Leila de Lima Betsy </li> <li>DeVos María </li> <li>Elena Durazo </li> <li>Dianne Feinstein </li> <li>Marielle Franco </li> <li>Kirsten Gillibrand </li> <li>Deb Haaland </li> <li>Nikki Haley </li> <li>Sarah Hanson-Young </li> <li>Kamala Harris </li> <li>Mazie Hirono </li> <li>Katrín Jakobsdóttir </li> <li>Pramila Jayapal </li> <li>Andrea Jenkins </li> <li>Amy Klobuchar </li> <li>Barbara Lee </li> <li>Mia Love </li> <li>Sanna Marin </li> <li>Martha McSally </li> <li>Angela Merkel </li> <li>Lisa Murkowski </li> <li>Eleanor Holmes Norton </li> <li>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez </li> <li>Ilhan Omar </li> <li>Sarah Palin </li> <li>Nancy Pelosi </li> <li>Danica Roem </li> <li>Jeanne Shaheen </li> <li>Elise Stefanik </li> <li>Rashida Tlaib </li> <li>Camila Vallejo Dowling </li> <li>Elizabeth Warren </li> <li>Maxine Waters </li> <li>Gretchen Whitmer </li> <li>Sahle-Work Zewde</li> </ul> <p>A timely introduction for budding feminists.--<em>Booklist</em></p> <p>[T]his richly diverse and well-sourced work is conversational and lively. . . . A must-have title.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>She Represents</em> is a refreshing and timely examination of women and femmes in the political arena. Donohue's book will galvanize young people to become interested in the political process. -- Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey, Mexico City cannabis activist and author of <em>The Art of Weed Butter</em><br /></p>-- "Other Print" (7/13/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>Conversational and engaging, Caitlin Donohue's <em>She Represents</em> is an essential, bipartisan primer on the female politicians shaping democracy in the U.S. and beyond. This isn't another fannish girl boss book, nor a blindly patriotic celebration of the American political system. <strong>Donohue gets real about the connections and privilege in each woman's rise to power while also celebrating self-made successes and gains in the fight for equality.</strong><br /> --Nastia Voynovskaya, associate editor at San Francisco's KQED Arts & Culture<br /></p>-- "Other Print" (7/13/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>Presumably playing on the feminist motto 'Nevertheless, she persisted, ' both with the title and in spirit, this looks at 44 influential female political leaders. From Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi to Elaine Chao and Betsy DeVos, the book strikes a political balance while integrating diverse figures, such as Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, and Danica Roem, the first elected openly transgender state representative. Although the majority of the women are from the U.S., others, like Ethiopian president Sahle-Work Zewde and German chancellor Angela Merkell, show female strength worldwide. With a few exceptions, most are still currently serving in office. Profiles comprise a vibrant, digitally created headshot; political facts (e.g., political positions with dates); and a short overview of the leader's influences and rise in politics. Each profile also includes its subject's 'agenda' or top political priorities, notable achievements, and memorable quotes. Where relevant, sidebars define caucuses, super PACs, and other terms, while interspersed spreads introduce Supreme Court justices and additional important women from history. <strong>A timely introduction for budding feminists.</strong>--<em>Booklist</em></p>-- "Journal" (8/5/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>This alphabetically organized collection <strong>highlights a variety of prominent, international women leaders who have made major political and social contributions to their countries</strong>. In her introduction, Donohue stresses that the book was not written 'for fangirls'; rather, her goal is to help readers 'learn about them to understand them.' Each profile includes the subheadings 'Life Story, ' 'What's on Her Agenda, ' 'Awesome Achievements, ' and 'Quotables.' The text does not focus solely on the positive aspects of these women's careers; it also features moments where the women and their policies have been criticized. This balanced approach offers a fuller, more realistic view of these individuals. In addition to the larger spreads on women currently in politics, there are smaller sections labeled 'Historic Heavyweights, ' 'Fix What Ain't Right, ' 'History's Firsts, ' 'Noteworthy First Ladies, ' and 'Women Judges and Justices.' These sections offer short, detailed paragraphs describing important figures in history such as Benazir Bhutto, Aya Kamikawa, and Shirley Chisholm. Liberals and conservatives are included. Illustrations of many but not all of the women are shown. Boxes that highlight important terms, such as filibuster and constituency, are also included throughout the book. Back matter contains source notes organized by the profiled individual. VERDICT An approachable resource that is <strong>especially useful for school projects or for those interested in politics. Recommended for purchase</strong>.--<em>School Library Journal</em></p>-- "Journal" (8/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>Women in the United States and around the world have taken different paths to political involvement and power.<br /> <br /> This look at 44 individuals explores the ways women have made a difference in the political lives of their communities. Donohue has chosen past and current elected officials, primarily from the United States but also from other countries and including women with varying political points of view. Many of the subjects make headlines regularly, such as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin; others do not. On the international front, women such as Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand who drew attention for taking family leave while in office, and Camila Vallejo Dowling, a Communist member of the National Congress of Chile's Chamber of Deputies, are featured. The sobering story of Marielle Franco, an openly queer black city councilor from Rio de Janeiro who grew up in a favela and was killed because of her activism, demonstrates the price some women have paid for speaking out. Sidebars define important terminology, and nestled among the bright portraits of many of the subjects are lists of distinguished women leaders. The tone of <strong>this richly diverse and well-sourced work is conversational and lively.</strong> Each short biography contains the subject's life story, their primary causes, significant achievements, and quotes; despite the brevity, the coverage provides keen insight into each subject.<br /> <br /> <strong>A must-have title.</strong>--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p>-- "Journal" (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br><p>Women to the front! Caitlin Donohue has given us a dazzling, accessible guide to the wide and growing world of women in politics. Full of fascinating facts, life stories, and historical connections, <strong><em>She Represents</em> is a terrific introduction to how the world today is being shaped by womens' voices, and how far we still have to go to achieve global equity in this regard. This 360-degree look at the influence and ideologies of these leaders will also inspire many young women--and others as well--to bravely fly a banner of their own.</strong><br /> -- Marke Bieschke, author of YA titles <em>Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States</em> and <em>Queer: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens</em></p>-- "Other Print" (7/13/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br>
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