{"product_id":"joey-the-story-of-joe-biden-9781534480537","title":"Joey: The Story of Joe Biden","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"(Jill)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eBiden's anecdotal portrait of her spouse's early years spotlights his competitiveness and risk-taking...his role as a peacemaker, devoted brother, and defender of bullied peers...and reveals how...high school, when he became a star athlete and class president, paved the way for leadership roles in college and beyond.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"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.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoey\u003c\/i\u003e is the first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States, and includes never before told family stories about the president-elect and former vice president's childhood--written by Jill Biden, his spouse.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJill Biden, wife of President Joe Biden and First Lady of the United States, is the \u003ci\u003eNew\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eYork Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhere the Light\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEnters \u003c\/i\u003eand her children's books \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGod Bless Our Troops \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eJoey: The Story of Joe Biden\u003c\/i\u003e. She teaches English as a community college professor and served as Second Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. During the Obama-Biden administration and now as First Lady, she advocates for military families, community colleges, the fight against cancer, and women's health research. A mother of three and grandmother of seven, she and her husband live in Wilmington, Delaware, and Washington, DC. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmy June Bates has illustrated books including the Sam the Man series; \u003ci\u003eSweet Dreams \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThat's What I'd Do\u003c\/i\u003e, both by singer-songwriter Jewel; and \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Magic \u003c\/i\u003eby Patricia MacLachlan. She is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Umbrella\u003c\/i\u003e, about which \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eraved, \"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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKathleen Krull (1952-2021) was the author of over 100 books, including \u003ci\u003eNo Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eA Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought)\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Only Woman in the Photo\u003c\/i\u003e; and other acclaimed biographies for young readers. Visit her website at KathleenKrull.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster\/Paula Wiseman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670114701586,"sku":"9781534480537","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ae5dcfe7-8547-4342-a5d9-4e9f795f21d5.jpg?v=1733772225","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/joey-the-story-of-joe-biden-9781534480537","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}