Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch of American government consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. Their main objective is to form laws. 2023 marks the first session of the 118th Congress. They will begin their work in earnest next week. That gives you time to take a look at one of these new books!
Because of You, John Lewis: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Bobby: A Story of Robert F. Kennedy by Deborah Wiles
The Capitol: A Meet the Nation's Capitol Book by Lindsay Ward
The House of Representatives by Mari C. Schuh
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth by Christina Soontornvat
Mama in Congress: Rashida Tlaib's Journey to Washington by Rashida & Adam Tlaib
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change by Tameka Fryer Brown
Phenomenal AOC: The Roots and Rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by Anika Denise
The Senate by Mari C. Schuh
She Persisted: Patsy Mink by Tae Keller
What Is Congress? by Jill Abramson
