Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

The inspiring story of the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.

On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew her by her initials: AOC. As soon as she was sworn into office, AOC became a vocal champion for healthcare for all and the fight against climate change. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her victory and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her into a smart politician willing to fight for others, the environment, and the future of America.

Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 03/16/2021
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.1lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.30w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780593226407
Age: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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About the Author
Kirsten Anderson is a writer and actress who lives in New York City with her charming Pomeranian, Sunflower. She has written several biographies for children, including Who Was Andy Warhol? and Who Was Robert Ripley?