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She Represents celebrates feminism and female contributions to politics and activism. Author Caitlin Donohue profiles forty-three leaders, shedding light on their motivations, goals, strengths, and even missteps. Readers will be inspired to pursue social change themselves.

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Women in the United States and around the world have taken different paths to political involvement and power. 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 this richly diverse and well-sourced work is conversational and lively. 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. A must-have title.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal

"""[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."" -- Marke Bieschke, author of YA titles Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States and Queer: The Ultimate LGBT Guide for Teens -- (7/13/2020 12:00:00 AM) ""[H]ighlights a variety of prominent, international women leaders who have made major political and social contributions to their countries. . . . [E]specially useful for school projects or for those interested in politics. Recommended for purchase.""--School Library Journal -- (8/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) ""[T]his richly diverse and well-sourced work is conversational and lively. . . . A must-have title.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) ""A timely introduction for budding feminists.""--Booklist -- (8/5/2020 12:00:00 AM) ""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.""--Nastia Voynovskaya, associate editor at San Francisco's KQED Arts & Culture -- (7/13/2020 12:00:00 AM) ""She Represents 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 The Art of Weed Butter -- (7/13/2020 12:00:00 AM)"

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Caitlin Donohue is a San Francisco-raised, Mexico City-based bilingual culture journalist, radio producer, and drug educator. She's written about cannabis culture and politics for 12 years, and Weed is her second book for young adults.

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