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What's The Big Deal About First Ladies

Ruby Shamir Matt Faulkner

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Philomel Books,U.S.
11 February 2020
"In this chapter book filled with fun facts and historical trivia about first ladies from Martha Washington to Melania Trump, civic-minded young readers learn just how important it is to ""Remember the ladies!"" and all they have done for America.

Did you know that Mary Todd Lincoln hated slavery and helped to end it in America? Or that Edith Wilson helped decode secret messages during World War I? How about that Sarah Polk didn't let anyone dance in the White House while she was first lady?

It's true! In addition to being hostesses, advocates, ambassadors, activists, patriots, and role models, each first lady put her own stamp on the White House--and on our country. In this fun-filled, fact-filled book, you can find out just what made each first lady unique and why they were so important. As it turns out, first ladies are a pretty big deal after all!

Perfect for fans of Rad American Women from A-Z, this book is a great entry point to discussing all aspects of the White House with children."
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Illustrated by:   Matt Faulkner
Imprint:   Philomel Books,U.S.
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 200mm,  Width: 143mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   215g
ISBN:   9780593114865
ISBN 10:   0593114868
Series:   What's The Big Deal About
Pages:   64
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ruby Shamir (www.rubyshamir.com) worked at the White House in the Clinton administration for three and a half years, for two of which she served in the First Lady's office, and she also led Hillary Rodham Clinton's New York Senate office. Now she's an award-winning children's book author and literary researcher in the Bronx, New York, where she lives with her husband and three children. She is the author of What's the Big Deal About First Ladies, What's the Big Deal About Freedom, What's the Big Deal About Elections, and What's the Big Deal About Americans. Follow Ruby on Twitter @ruby_shamir.

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