12 Best nonfiction books like Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress by Alicia D. Williams

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Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

By: Alicia D. Williams

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Discover the story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this pi…

If you liked the nonfiction plot in Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress by Alicia D. Williams , here is a list of 12 books like this:

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1. Toy Boat

By: Randall de Sève , Loren Long

3.85

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A little boy has a toy boat. He made it out of a can, a cork, a yellow pencil, and some white cloth… read more

Similar categories in Randall de Sève's Toy Boat book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (World of Beatrix Potter, #12)

By: Beatrix Potter

4.05

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is an original classic by Beatrix Potter. Poor Jemima. All she wa… read more

Similar categories in Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (World of Beatrix Potter, #12) book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)

By: Jessie Sima

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The story of a young unicorn who was born under the sea to a family of narwhals.Growing up in the o… read more

Similar categories in Jessie Sima's Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens

4. Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear

By: Sophie Blackall , Lindsay Mattick

4.34

Format: 640 pages, Hardcover

Before there was Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. In 1914, during World War I, … read more

Similar categories in Sophie Blackall's Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

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5. Hot Dog

By: Doug Salati

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From a critically acclaimed creator comes this summery picture book featuring an overheated--and ov… read more

Similar categories in Doug Salati's Hot Dog book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Watercress book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. Luck of the Titanic

By: Stacey Lee

3.69

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Valora Luck has two things: a ticket for the biggest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world, a… read more

Similar categories in Stacey Lee's Luck of the Titanic book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • historical
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8. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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9. Odder

By: Katherine Applegate

4.25

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesn't just swim to the bottom, s… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's Odder book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • childrens
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10. Mel Fell

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

11. Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

By: Pedro Martín

4.27

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy’s family and t… read more

Similar categories in Pedro Martín's Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • biography
  • childrens
"It was like the driveway at Disneyland but with way more automatic weapons."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

"I like to say that my stories are 100% true 90% of the time. My memory and my heart like to play tricks on each other. The results are what makes my stories."

-Pedro Martín, Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir

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12. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.48

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. The… read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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13. Wildoak

By: C.C. Harrington

4.34

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Maggie’s stutter makes going to school hard. She will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class… read more

Similar categories in C.C. Harrington's Wildoak book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • historical
  • childrens
Cover of Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius: A True Story about an Amazing Swimmer by Lynne Cox

14. Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius: A True Story about an Amazing Swimmer

By: Lynne Cox

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this picture book that is both heartwarming and exciting, join Yoshi, a sea turtle, on her remar… read more

Similar categories in Lynne Cox's Yoshi, Sea Turtle Genius: A True Story about an Amazing Swimmer book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
Cover of Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena

15. Acorn Was a Little Wild

By: Jen Arena

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Jory John’s Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about … read more

Similar categories in Jen Arena's Acorn Was a Little Wild book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee by Carole Boston Weatherford

16. How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book From a multi-award-winning pair comes a deeply affecting … read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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17. Beneath

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their gr… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's Beneath book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Manu

By: Kelly Fernandez

3.82

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Set at a magical school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure ab… read more

Similar categories in Kelly Fernandez's Manu book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • childrens
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19. Survivor Tree

By: Marcie Colleen

4.57

Format: 42 pages, Hardcover

Survivor Tree is a picture book by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Aaron Becker. It tells the tru… read more

Similar categories in Marcie Colleen's Survivor Tree book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of by Kirsten W. Larson

20. The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of

By: Kirsten W. Larson

4.35

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A poetic picture book celebrating the life and scientific discoveries of the groundbreaking astrono… read more

Similar categories in Kirsten W. Larson's The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
Cover of When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff

21. When Aidan Became A Brother

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room l… read more

Similar categories in Kyle Lukoff's When Aidan Became A Brother book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) by Angela Joy

22. Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book)

By: Angela Joy

4.66

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

A picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's d… read more

Similar categories in Angela Joy's Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement (Caldecott Honor Book) book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • african american
Cover of Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

23. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

By: Margot Lee Shetterly

4.44

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math...really g… read more

Similar categories in Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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24. My City Speaks

By: Darren Lebeuf

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves.… read more

Similar categories in Darren Lebeuf's My City Speaks book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of I Cannot Draw a Horse by Charise Mericle Harper

25. I Cannot Draw a Horse

By: Charise Mericle Harper

3.88

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper delivers a fantastically funny adventur… read more

Similar categories in Charise Mericle Harper's I Cannot Draw a Horse book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better by Glenda Armand

26. Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better

By: Glenda Armand

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as … read more

Similar categories in Glenda Armand's Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • african american
Cover of Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by Lucy Ruth Cummins

27. Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story

By: Lucy Ruth Cummins

3.93

Format: None pages, None

Justin Chanda at Simon & Schuster has acquired world rights to Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story by … read more

Similar categories in Lucy Ruth Cummins's Dalmartian: A Mars Rover's Story book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of I Want 100 Dogs by Stacy McAnulty

28. I Want 100 Dogs

By: Stacy McAnulty

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and her parents ponder—in wildly im… read more

Similar categories in Stacy McAnulty's I Want 100 Dogs book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington by Carole Boston Weatherford

29. A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A singular, richly illustrated picture book biography of Bayard Rustin, the gay Black man behind th… read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • african american
Cover of Penguin Huddle by Ross Montgomery

30. Penguin Huddle

By: Ross Montgomery

3.69

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A charming and playful picture book told with humour and heart from the brilliant team behind Ten D… read more

Similar categories in Ross Montgomery's Penguin Huddle book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress by Alicia D. Williams

31. Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

By: Alicia D. Williams

4.34

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Discover the story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this pi… read more

Similar categories in Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress book and Alicia D. Williams's Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • politics
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • government
  • african american

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