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Biden, Jill , Krull, Kathleen

Joey: The Story of Joe Biden

48 pp. | Simon/Wiseman | June, 2020 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5344-8053-7 $19.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5344-8054-4 $10.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Amy June Bates. 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.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

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