Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Before there was Barack Obama, before there was Kamala Harris, there was Fighting Shirley Chisholm. A daughter of Barbadian immigrants, Chisholm developed her political chops in Brooklyn in the 1950s and went on to become the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. This "pepper pot," as she was known, was not afraid to speak up for what she thought was right. While fighting for a better life for her constituents in New York's 12th Congressional District, Chisholm routinely fought against sexism and racism in her own life and defied the norms of the time. As the first Black woman in the House and the first Black woman to seek the presidential nomination from a major political party, Shirley Chisholm laid the groundwork for those who would come after her.
Extensively researched and reviewed by experts, this inspiring biography traces Chisholm's journey from her childhood in a small flat in Brooklyn where she read books with her sisters to Brooklyn College where she got her first taste of politics. Readers will cheer Chisholm on to victory from the campaign trail to the hallowed halls of the U.S. Capitol, where she fought for fair wages, equal rights, and an end to the Vietnam War. And while the presidential campaign trail in 1972 did not end in victory, Shirley Chisholm shows us how you can change a country when you speak up and speak out.
Frequently asked questions
Is Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book itself. While search results mention threats and violence in relation to a film about Chisholm, these do not pertain to the book's narrative. No scary content is present in the book. The search results reference frightening elements in a film about Chisholm, which are not relevant to the book's content.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book itself. While search results mention threats and violence in relation to a film about Chisholm, these do not pertain to the book's narrative.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The search results reference frightening elements in a film about Chisholm, which are not relevant to the book's content.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have religious themes?
The book references Shirley Chisholm's Christian faith, mentioning that she and her sisters were raised to be 'good Christians' and attended church. This aspect of her life is presented in the context of her upbringing and values.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have racial/cultural content?
The book addresses themes of racism and sexism as Chisholm fought against these issues throughout her life and political career. It highlights her role as the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and her challenges in a racially and gender-biased society.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have profanity?
No profanity is indicated in the book. The search results reference profanity in other unrelated works, but there is no mention of such content in 'Speak Up, Speak Out!'.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental activism or related content in 'Speak Up, Speak Out!'.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results reference other works discussing sensitive topics, but these are not related to 'Speak Up, Speak Out!'.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have gender roles?
The book discusses Shirley Chisholm's defiance of gender norms and her fight against sexism in her political career. It portrays her as a pioneering figure who challenged traditional gender roles in politics.
Does Speak Up, Speak Out! The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley Chisholm have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to 'Speak Up, Speak Out!'.
