Joey: The Story of Joe Biden

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Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.

(Jill) Bidens anecdotal portrait of her spouses early years spotlights his competitiveness and risk-takinghis role as a peacemaker, devoted brother, and defender of bullied peersand reveals howhigh school, when he became a star athlete and class president, paved the way for leadership roles in college and beyond. Publishers Weekly
Young readers are likely to find inspiration and aspiration in young Joey as a relatable, athletic, and tenacious kid who grew into a civic leader. School Library Journal

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This portrait of the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee focuses on Joe Biden's childhood and young adult years. The narrative ties together anecdotes showcasing Biden's leadership, compassion, faith, and strong commitment to family, with a focus on his humble upbringing and struggles with stuttering and bullying. Written by his wife--with veteran nonfiction author Krull--this picture book biography is laudatory but not overly so. Warm illustrations contribute to the text's comforting mood. Family tragedies are included in a timeline (current to March 2020). A list of homey "Bidenisms" and a bibliography are appended. -- Horn Book Magazine Online * October 27, 2020 *

Author Bio

Jill Biden, wife of President Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States, is theNewYork Timesbestselling author ofWhere the LightEntersand her first childrens book,Dont Forget,God Bless Our Troops.She works as a community college professor. She served as Second Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. During the Obama-Biden administration, she advocated for military families, community colleges, the fight against cancer, and the education of women and girls around the world. Dr. Biden and her husband founded the Biden Foundation and the Biden Cancer Initiative. A mother of three and grandmother of five, she and her husband live in Washington, DC.

Amy June Bates has illustrated books including the Sam the Man series;Sweet DreamsandThats What Id Do, both by singer-songwriter Jewel; andWaiting for the Magicby Patricia MacLachlan. She is the author-illustrator ofThe Big Umbrella, whichBooklistraved, A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion. She lives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three children.

Kathleen Krull (19522021) was the author of over 100 books, includingNo Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader;A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull;Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought);The Only Woman in the Photo;and other acclaimed biographies for young readers. Visit her website at KathleenKrull.com.