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Mama in Congress: Rashida Tlaib's Journey to Washington Hardcover – Picture Book, September 20, 2022

by Rashida Tlaib (Author), Miranda Paul (Author), Adam Tlaib (Author),
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An inspiring picture book that tells the story of Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, and her family. Perfect for readers of books that celebrate trailblazing women and social activists as well as those looking for an introduction to civic engagement and how government works.

"Hey Adam, is the president Mom's boss now?"

When Yousif Tlaib asks about his mom's new job in Congress, his older brother, Adam, fills him in—with some help from Rashida Tlaib herself. As he tells his mom’s story, Adam reveals information about how elections and our government work, what it means to break barriers, what motivates their mama to work for justice for all, and how love and family have guided them through this historic time in our country.

From growing up in Detroit—the eldest of fourteen siblings and the first in her immigrant family to graduate from high school—through her journey into community activism and then local politics, to eventually becoming one of the first Muslim Congresswomen and an influential national figure, Rashida Tlaib's inspiring story shows kids that they, too, can do great things and make a difference.

* Arab American Book Award Honoree * American Library Association Rise! Feminist Book Project List Selection *

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    4 - 8 years
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    40 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
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    10.25 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  7. Publication date
    September 20, 2022
  8. ISBN-10
    0358683432
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0358683438
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Gr 1–4—Adam Tlaib tells the story of his mother Rashida's lifelong mission to help make people's lives better—as an activist, a lawyer, and an elected official (first in the Michigan House of Representatives, then in the U.S. House of Representatives). Her Palestinian heritage and Muslim religion are important parts of her identity; when Adam suggests it might be safer to hide, she replies that it's "important to be our authentic selves." The language is as kid-friendly as possible for the topic, and there's a helpful glossary, as well as a description of the three branches of government, using a tree analogy. The illustrations are lively and varied, showing the Tlaib family, the campaign trail, and the great round hall of the U.S. Capitol building filled with warm golden light (and a portrait of Shirley Chisholm). First-person narration from a kid's point of view makes the story relatable, and Rashida Tlaib's successes are inspiring. VERDICT A valuable addition to picture book biography collections.—Jenny Arch

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"A welcome notice that our government is increasingly diversifying" — Kirkus Reviews

"A fun way to talk to kids about the ways anyone can make a change in the world if they set their heart to the task." — Booklist

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books (September 20, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0358683432
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0358683438
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Miranda Paul is the award-winning children's author of One Plastic Bag, Water is Water, Whose Hands Are These? and Nine Months, a 2019 Boston Globe Horn Book Honor for Nonfiction. Miranda presents often at schools and libraries. One of her bravest moments involved reciting poetry inside a crocodile pit.

Miranda's recent releases include I Am Farmer; Little Libraries, Big Heroes; Peace/Paz; and Speak Up—an NEA book Pick. Visit www.mirandapaul.com for more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering book for youth
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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Inspiring book for all ages! Beautiful illustrations & easy read for young readers!
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Inspiring book for all ages! Beautiful illustrations & easy read for young readers!
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Luis
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book highlighting the great Congresswoman
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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This wonderful, and adorably illustrated book did justice to Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. The illustrations are very well done, the story and explanations are effective and it really underscores Congresswoman Tlaib's unparalleled value in our country. 10/10.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and Accessible!
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Kid friendly and told in Adam’s voice. This is an informative book with genuine kid humor. Lots of specific details and great illustrations.
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Hina
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute little book
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
Enjoyed reading this with my little one. Would definitely recommend :)
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Danny
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible product
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
Awful book to teach young children. Do not recommend.
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Arab Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Rashida is a hero!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
Found this book in our local library and loved it! It’s very inspiring to learn about a hero like Rashida! She’s a great role model for our kids.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
It’s a great book to read from a son’s perspective! Very informative book that new generation can learn from . Highly recommended!
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4.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly well done
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
I wasn't particularly looking forward to this book.  Books by politicians are always suspect, by a politician currently in office- more so, and a book written about one's self can be a little self promoting to say the least.  Surprisingly, the book is really cute.  It is framed as her son (one of the contributors) telling his mom's story, it owns that while yes she was one of the First Muslim Congresswomen, there were a lot of people before her that ran and paved the way.  What really shocked me was the amount of Islam in the book: Salat-al-Istikharha, actively learning about Islam not just as culture, there is an Ayat from the Quran, etc.. The book says for ages 4-8 and for the amount of text on the pages, there is no way a preschooler will sit through this. I can see this book, however, being used in an elementary classroom to teach about the American political system, and inspiring kids that they can make a difference, that they can rise to positions of leadership without compromising who they are, and that no matter their background, and that they can be successful in following their dreams.  I don't think Congresswoman Tlaib should be put on a pedal stool for some of the policies she has supported or bills endorsed, but I think even if you don't support her politically, her story and her accomplishments do show possibilities for minorities to reach the highest levels of government.  The fact that she is a Palestinian Muslim Women and has found success in the context of American government as told from a child's perspective, really surprised and impressed me, and I can see it being a worthwhile story to share with young students.

The book starts with two boys on the steps of the capitol, Adam and Yousif wondering if the president is their mom's boss, and mom, saying that no, the 700,000 people in the district she represents are.  The book then pulls back and Adam starts to tell the story of him and his brother going to work with their mom, Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib the representative from Michigan.

Before she was elected their yama and yaba immigrated from the West Bank to America, where Rashida was born.  Eventually there would be 14 kids born and Rashida would choreograph dances, basketball games, and seek privacy to dance like a pop star, or chase after the bookmobile. 

Comments toward her well-spoken mother to learn English, embarrassment at the smell of the factory polluted environment, and an offer by a high school teacher to join the debate team, helped pave the way for Rashida to find her voice and make changes.

Rashida was the first in her family to graduate high school and from there she went to college and then law school.  She also started to learn more about Islam and the reasons behind her family's traditions.  Her favorite passage from the Quran became, "with hardship comes ease."

She started working with an elected official from the Michigan House of Representatives and started a family.  When a seat became vacant she was encouraged to run.  No Muslim had ever been elected to the Michigan House and even her own yaba didn't think people would vote for an Arab, so she prayed Salat al-Istikhara and did a lot of thinking.

The book shows what she wanted to accomplish and how she went door-to-door and found both success and hardship meeting with the people.  Ultimately though, she won the seat and held it for many years.  When Adam was 12 she decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, and he and his brother joined in to help knock on doors.

She won, and was one of two Muslim women to be elected that year.  Adam and Yousif dabbed in celebration at the inauguration as their mom was sworn in in her Palestinian thobe. On her first day, however, there were threats, and Adam though they should hide the fact that they were Muslims.  Their mom told them it is important to be their authentic selves, "that sometimes it takes many to run for there to be a first."

The book concludes with a glossary, an infographic of the branches of government.
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Huguette GAGNON
5.0 out of 5 stars Mama in Congress
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2023
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Great book ! Thanks Rashida 🍉
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