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1) Patsy Mink
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Hawaiian Patsy Mink, the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline,...
6) Patsy Mink
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When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. A co-author of the Title XI amendment of the Higher Education Act, she was a champion of rights for women, children, immigrants, and minorities throughout her twenty-four years in Congress. She helped paved the way for many other women to succeed.
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"Everyone knows that Barack Obama is the first African-American president. But, did you know that he doesn't like ice cream, or that his favorite game is Scrabble or that he flew kites competitively when he was a kid in Indonesia? President Obama's journey to the White House is fascinating and filled with many interesting twists and turns. This program follows the events, people and places who shaped and impacted President Obama's life from a young...
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