Mama in Congress StoryTime

4240 Cass Avenue,Detroit MI 48201

20 November, 2022

Description

The Congresswoman stopped in to read aloud some books during National Reading Month this year. She mentioned to us that her book was on the way. We are happy to have her return to read and sign their book Sunday November 20th at Noon at our bookstore. The tickets secure your family a spot or a book at the Storytime. There will be a book signing following the reading. All questions will for focused on the book. Save a Spot for this fun family event!!!! The street parking is free on Sunday as well as the Cass/Canfield Lot will be open for parking. About the Book: An inspiring picture book that tells the story of Rashida Talib, 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. Rashida Tlaib is an American politician and lawyer, and, in her own words, “a mother working for justice for all.” Her two young sons are at the root of her unwavering passion to help change lives for the better. She is the oldest of fourteen children, born and raised in Detroit, and the proud daughter of Palestinian immigrant parents. Rashida made history in 2008 by becoming the first Muslim woman to ever serve in the Michigan Legislature and is currently the US representative for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. Twitter: @RashidaTlaib; Instagram: @rashidatlaib Adam Tlaib is a public high school student in Detroit, where he’s a member of the student council. He is best known for the viral moment when he and his younger brother, Yousif, dabbed on the House floor. Olivia Aserr is the illustrator of How to Make a Friend by Stephen W. Martin, Astronaut Training by Aneta Cruz, and more. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Los Angeles. You can learn more about her at www.oliviaaserr.com. Olivia will not be attending the event. Twitter: @oliviaaserr; Instagram: @oliviaaserrillustration We visited Congresswoman Tlaib office in Washington to discuss our worries about monopoly in the book industry. Our bookstore is Michigan District 13, so she is our representative. The staff was kind and listened to us. We were among other booksellers visiting their representatives that day.