Would your readers believe a young Africa American girl growing up in Philadelphia, who once too ballet class and was a Girl Scout, would grow up to be the leader of a major southern U.S. city? Mayor Shirley Franklin did just that! What she believed, she achieved. Young patrons will rush to the library to get their hands on this new book about this positive role model by award winning author Carole Marsh. This is a true success story, proving hard work, patience, and perseverance really do pay off--a great career message for today's kids!