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  • Published: 30 January 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593520949
  • Imprint: Rise x Penguin Workshop
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 24
  • RRP: $19.99

Who Was Shirley Chisholm?: A Who Was? Board Book



The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.

Shirley Chisholm was an outspoken and brave political figure and activist whose work has inspired generations to dare to fight for what’s right. The chronology and themes of her life are presented in masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors the life and work of one of the most influential and impassioned leaders of our time.

The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.

Shirley Chisholm was an outspoken and brave political figure and activist whose work has inspired generations to dare to fight for what’s right. The chronology and themes of her life are presented in masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors the life and work of one of the most influential and impassioned leaders of our time.

  • Published: 30 January 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593520949
  • Imprint: Rise x Penguin Workshop
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 24
  • RRP: $19.99

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