{"product_id":"elizabeth-warren-isbn-9781419731624","title":"Elizabeth Warren","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor Susan Wood and illustrator Sarah Green’s picture book \u003ci\u003eElizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eshares the incredible story of the first female senator of Massachusetts, a “useful and accessible addition to the growing group of biographies about women politicians” (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eILA CBC Children’s Choices List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put Elizabeth’s father out of work, she helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing, all while shining as a star member of her school’s debate team. Debate taught Elizabeth how to fight with her words, a skill that eventually won her a state championship and a college scholarship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a lawyer and law professor, Elizabeth learned why it was so difficult for working-class families like her own to advance economically, and today she continues to fight (with her words) for the poor and middle class in her role as a senator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Warren\u003c\/i\u003e emphasizes the importance of being outspoken—of using your words to fight for both yourself and for those who need your help. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44826323812581,"sku":"NP9781419731624","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_44c2a788-a38a-4a37-a982-6f63127e42e9.jpg?v=1773101906","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/elizabeth-warren-isbn-9781419731624","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}