Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Both Sides of the Aisle
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a mainstay in political news. The New York representative and Democrat is vocal about her positions and is unafraid to speak up for causes she believes in. First taking office at age 29 in 2019, Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman to serve in U.S. Congress. This accessible biography of “AOC” tells the story of her rise in politics. Colorful photographs, interesting fact boxes, and a timeline reinforce key ideas in this informative volume, which supports components of the science of reading.
