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Reach for this book when your child feels like they do not quite fit in or struggles with a lack of self confidence. This photobiography follows Eleanor Roosevelt from her beginnings as a shy, lonely orphan who felt like an ugly duckling to her emergence as a world leader and champion for human rights. It is a powerful masterclass in how personal pain can be transformed into empathy and public service. While appropriate for middle grade and young adult readers, it is particularly moving for those navigating the social anxieties of the pre-teen years. Parents will appreciate how Freedman captures Eleanor's resilience, showing that leadership is not always about being the loudest person in the room, but about finding a purpose that matters more than your fears.
