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Author:

Burling, Alexis, author.

Title:

Aung San Suu Kyi : Burmese politician and activist for democracy / Alexis Burling.

Edition:

1st ed.

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

48 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Aung San Suu Kyi--Juvenile literature.
Women heads of state--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women political activists--Burma--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women political prisoners--Burma--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women Nobel Prize winners--Burma--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Democracy--Burma--Juvenile literature.
Burma--Politics and government--1988---Juvenile literature.

Notes:

JUL18. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

A hero for democracy -- Burma's divided past -- A legacy of activism -- Inspiration from her mother -- Studies abroad -- Forming a sacred bond -- A changed landscape -- Suu Kyi's vision -- Under house arrest -- From Burma to Myanmar -- Breaking her chains -- A grave sacrifice -- International demand for release -- An election in Myanmar -- A move toward reform -- "The lady with global appeal".

Series:

Civic courage: Heroes of conscience

ISBN:

1538380722
9781538380727 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN:

2017011080

Locations:

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)