Elizabeth Warren’s Big, Bold Plans
written by Laurie Ann Thompson
illustrated by Susanna Chapman
Atheneum / Simon & Schuster, 2020
ISBN: 978–1534475809
40 pages, ages 4 and up
Discover the inspiring story of Senator Elizabeth Warren and her lifelong commitment to working hard and advocating for equality in this compelling and accessible picture book biography.
Elizabeth Warren always has a plan. As a child, she wanted to help others by becoming a teacher. When discrimination forced her to surrender that dream, she found another path: She became a lawyer. Then life changed again, and Elizabeth became a professor of law—and she didn’t stop there. No matter her job title, Senator Elizabeth Warren has always worked to ensure that people with more power help those with less. She leads by example, inspiring young people across the nation to pursue their dreams despite obstacles like prejudice and inequality. Known for her dedication and willingness to adapt, Elizabeth Warren has persisted and become a voice for fairness and positive change.
A former presidential candidate, Senator Warren is a role model for the young people who will one day assume the mantle of leadership. And this gorgeously written, beautifully stylized picture book provides a pitch-perfect look at all they can accomplish.
Resources
- “Elizabeth Warren’s Big Bold Plan: A Social Action Activity Kit (PDF)” hands-on downloadable
- “How a Picture Book Gets Made (Elizabeth Warren’s Big, Bold Plans)” video | from Read & Learn with Simon Kids
- Virtual book launch party video (with Q&A and activity!)
- “Children’s Picture Book Biography ‘Elizabeth Warren’s Big, Bold Plans’ to Be Published in May,” Forbes, January 3, 2020
Accolades
“Readers are left with the feeling that improving the lives of others is the real goal and running for president is just one path to incite change.” (School Library Journal)