Queens of the Resistance: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: A Biography by Brenda Jones

Description: Queens of the Resistance: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by Brenda Jones, Krishan Trotman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A gifty, beautifully illustrated celebration of Congresss newest superstar: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Publisher Description Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress- a celebration of AOC, the youngest woman ever to serve in Congress and its newest superstarPart of the four-bookQueens of the Resistanceseries, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress- a celebration of AOC, the youngest woman ever to serve in Congress and its newest superstarNot long ago, no one could even imagine a twenty-eight-year-old Latina upstart running for Congress representing Queens and the Bronx- It required facing the citys nearly all-white, all-male political machine. But since Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez graced the scene in all her bartending, tweet-talking, mold-breaking glory, the face of politics in the twenty-first century has changed. Today, Ocasio-Cortez is a foremost advocate for progress, whipping up support among her colleagues and gaining the secret admiration of her foes. Shes jousting with an outrageous president and a conservative media sphere that place her under relentless attack. Why? Because they fear her gift for speaking truth to power.With illustrations, deep research, and writing as endlessly quotable as she is, Queens of the Resistance pays tribute to this phenomenal woman.About the series- Each book of theQueens of the Resistanceseries is a celebration of the rebellion against the oppression of women and an embracement of the new in the United States government. The series is adorned with sass, discernment, and the badassery of the present and future leadership. The Doomsday Clock is at a minute to midnight, and the patriarchal power grid that lights "the shining city on a Hill" is about to black out. Its time to yield to the alternative-the power of women. Author Biography Brenda Jones is best known for her fifteen-year tenure as communications director for an icon of American politics, Rep. John Lewis. All of his published opinions, statements, and speeches, ranging from his introductions of U.S. presidents, to commencement addresses delivered to the Ivy League, and those celebrating his transformative civil rights legacy were penned by Brenda Jones during that time. She collaborated with him on his book, Across That Bridge- A Vision for Change and the Future of America, which won an NAACP Image Award. She has also worked in commercial television news and public broadcasting.Krishan Trotman is an executive editor at Hachette Books, recently profiled in Essence magazine as one of the few African American publishing executives. She has committed over fifteen years to publishing books by and about multicultural voices and social justice. Throughout her career as an editor she has proudly worked with leaders and trailblazers on this frontier such as John Lewis, Stephanie Land, Malcolm Nance, Zerlina Maxwell, Ed Gordon, and Lindy West. Details ISBN 059318985X ISBN-13 9780593189856 Title Queens of the Resistance: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Author Brenda Jones, Krishan Trotman Format Hardcover Year 2020 Pages 208 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc GE_Item_ID:141709950; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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