A Seat at the Table: The Nancy Pelosi Story

by Elisa Boxer Narrated by Elisa Boxer

Overview

This inspiring picture-book biography about Nancy Pelosi shows her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to her marble-ceiling-shattering four terms as Speaker of the House, including the historic events of January 6th, 2021. 
 

Nancy Pelosi grew up watching her father, the mayor of Baltimore, welcome in people of all different backgrounds to sit at their table and make their voices heard. Nancy's mother always stood beside him, working behind the scenes to help her husband and the people he served. When Nancy grew up, she continued working behind the scenes in politics until a friend asked her to run for Congress herself--jump-starting a 33 year career as a political representative and taking her higher than she could have once imagined.

Young girls, especially, will be inspired by Nancy's journey and her commitment to using her voice to help others and to make sure women are heard in government. The backmatter also includes an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Pays due homage to its subject."—Kirkus Reviews

"Sends a resilient message."—Publishers Weekly 

"An ­accessible introduction with a focus on Pelosi’s influences and role as a woman in politics."—School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

2021-06-29
Nancy Pelosi has broken through ceiling after ceiling to ensure everyone has a seat at the table.

Born Nancy D’Alesandro, Nancy Pelosi grew up watching her father, the first Italian American mayor of Baltimore, host constituents at their home to hear their stories and let them voice their concerns. While he was working, Nancy’s mother gave them her ear, fed them, and helped as she could. Nancy also watched her mother work, unpaid, to help Nancy’s father get reelected; Nancy always knew the hard work that goes into being a public servant, and that it involves the entire family. After moving to San Francisco and years of organizing and doing community work herself, Nancy was asked to run in a special election to fill her ailing friend Rep. Sala Burton’s seat. Boxer writes how Nancy jumped wholeheartedly into her campaign, and in 1987, she was elected to Congress. It’s a frankly admiring account, highlighting Speaker Pelosi’s many achievements and how she travels the country helping to inspire women to run for government office. The book is current enough to record how, in early 2020, rioters mobbed the U.S. Capitol and stormed Pelosi’s office, stealing many items, before it closes on an inspirational note. Freeman creates images that bear an uncanny resemblance to her subjects, filling some backgrounds with images of multiracial groups of constituents and supporters to remind readers that no work is done alone. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Pays due homage to its subject. (author's note, interview, bibliography) (Picture book/biography. 7-12)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173163776
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	Up to 4 Years

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