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A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth



by
Christina Soontornvat
illustrated by
Dow Phumiruk

Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Candlewick
Imprint
Candlewick
ISBN
9781536222050
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Thai American creators portray the inspirational and barrier-breaking life of Senator Tammy Duckworth in a picture-book tribute to an extraordinary woman.

Given Tammy Duckworth’s personal heroism as an Army veteran, her stunning recovery from injuries sustained in the line of duty, and her subsequent career as an influential US senator, it’s easy to see why Joe Biden earmarked her as a possible running mate during his Democratic presidential campaign. Senator Duckworth has logged a long list of firsts during her tenure as the first Thai American member of Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate. But it is her tireless determination to keep going against staggering odds that will rivet readers of all ages. Christina Soontornvat’s narrative biography of this groundbreaking military veteran and rising political star will inspire readers to dream and achieve. Evoking Senator Duckworth’s spirited nature with sensitivity and joy, this dramatic account of a life lived in the service of others includes a time line and suggestions for further reading.

“Time Line of Major Life Events.” “Tammy Duckworth’s Ongoing Legacy of Service.” Suggestions for further information. Full-color illustrations done in pencil and digital collage. 

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Details

Format

Print

Page Count

48

Trim Size

10 3/4" x 9 3/4"

Dewey

B

AR

0: points 0

Genre

Nonfic

Scholastic Reading Counts

0

JLG Release

Nov 2022

Book Genres

Picture Books for Older Readers

Topics

Tammy Duckworth (1968– ). Asian Americans. Thai Americans. Racially mixed people. Military service. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Aviation. Black Hawk helicopter pilots. Iraq War (2003–2011). Combat injuries. Amputees. US veterans. Disabled veterans. US women politicians. Illinois. US Congress and Senate. US women legislators. Public service. 

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