Shirley Chisholm Dared

Explore the remarkable journey of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president, in this engaging picture book biography. From her inquisitive childhood on a farm in Barbados to her dynamic life in Brooklyn, Shirley defies expectations by excelling in school, breaking curfews, and playing jazz piano. As a passionate advocate against injustice for women and black people, she makes history by winning a seat in the state assembly and later taking her campaign for Congress to the national stage with her empowering slogan: "Fighting Shirley Chisholm—Unbought and Unbossed!"