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Q: "How many books are in the Picture series?"

"There are four books in the Picture series, published between 1998 and 2020."

Q: "What is the first book in the Picture series?"

"The first book in the Picture series is Amistad Rising, published in 1998."

Q: "Which historical figures appear in Veronica Chambers' picture books?"

"Her picture books cover Celia Cruz (the salsa queen), Shirley Chisholm (the first Black woman elected to Congress), and the story of the Amistad revolt. She also wrote Double Dutch, about the jump-rope tradition."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Amistad Rising	1998	Veronica Chambers	Buy
2	Double Dutch	2002	Veronica Chambers	Buy
3	Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa	2005	Veronica Chambers	Buy
4	Shirley Chisholm is a Verb!	2020	Veronica Chambers	Buy

Veronica Chambers’ picture books bring important stories to the youngest readers. The four titles published between 1998 and 2020 cover historical events and cultural figures, from the Amistad uprising to salsa legend Celia Cruz to congressional pioneer Shirley Chisholm.

Each book introduces children to people and moments that shaped American history and culture. Chambers writes with clarity and energy, making these stories accessible to young readers while honoring the complexity of the people and events she portrays.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are four books in the Picture series, published between 1998 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Amistad Rising, published in 1998.

Which historical figures appear in Veronica Chambers' picture books?

Her picture books cover Celia Cruz (the salsa queen), Shirley Chisholm (the first Black woman elected to Congress), and the story of the Amistad revolt. She also wrote Double Dutch, about the jump-rope tradition.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order