Leading the Way: Women in Power by Alexandra Bye, Hilary Rodham Clinton, Janet Howell, Kylie Akia, Theresa Howell
Published by Candlewick Press (MA) on October 8, 2019
ISBN: 1536208469
Pages: 144
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
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Profiling 50 women who have helped to shape our political landscape, Leading the Way enlightens children on the roles strong and powerful women have played, and continue to play, in United States politics. Leadership roles highlighted include (but aren’t limited to) Supreme Court Justices, Secretaries of State, First Ladies, Senators, and State Representatives. There is a prominent acknowledgment of diversity, featuring many nonwhite women. A double spread is dedicated to each profile, which includes a painted portrait, quotations, and approximately one page of informational text. Power symbols are also provided alongside each portrait, denoting a strong demonstration of a particular quality: integrity, community, courage, etc. A guide to these power symbols, with a more expansive explanation of the quality, is included at the start of the book. Table of contents, index, source notes for further exploration, a take-action guide, and a list of more leaders to discover that were not highlighted in the book, provide valuable supplemental information for the reader. Intended for readers ages 10-13, this is an informative resource to inspire children, and to remind them of the strength and leadership of women throughout the course of history. Leading the Way would be a terrific addition to any public or school library.

Reviewed by Jennifer Benham, Prince Memorial Library