We are honored to host Virginia Senator Janet Howell and co-author Theresa Howell for a presentation of Leading the Way: Women in Power. Their timely book highlights eight leadership traits that are exemplified by 50 American women in public service⁠. What each of those women said is inspiring, and attendees will receive souvenir buttons as reminders that we all can - and should - lead the way for a better world.

Recommended for ages 8 and older, although all aspiring leaders are welcome!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Meet some of the most influential leaders in America, including Jeannette Rankin, who, in 1916, became the first woman elected to Congress; Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress; Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court; and Bella Abzug, who famously declared, "This woman's place is in the House . . . the House of Representatives!" This engaging and wide-ranging collection of biographies highlights the actions, struggles, and accomplishments of more than fifty of the most influential leaders in American political history -- leaders who have stood up, blazed trails, and led the way. Foreword written by Hillary Rodham Clinton.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Senator Janet Howell has been a Virginia state senator since 1992. She is second in seniority in the state senate and the longest-serving female Virginia legislator. Credited with major legal reforms, she was also the first woman to serve on the powerful Senate Finance Committee and the first and only woman so far to be appointed as a senate budget conferee. A civil rights worker in college and a longtime community leader, she has been honored with many awards, including a Child Health Advocate Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Theresa Howell is the coauthor of the award-winning Maybe Something Beautiful with F. Isabel Campoy, illustrated by Rafael López. She is also the author of the picture book series Scout Moore, Junior Ranger.