New Book by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to be Published by Grand Central Publishing in Fall 2024
New York, NY— July 31, 2024
Grand Central Publishing (GCP) is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of THE ABCs of DEMOCRACY by Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. The book, with 26 4-color illustrations, is scheduled for publication on November 12, 2024, in hardcover and e-book editions. Colin Dickerman, Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, at GCP, acquired North American Rights from literary agent Howard Yoon of William Morris Endeavor.
On January 7, 2023, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries made his first official speech as House Minority leader on Capitol Hill in front of the new Congress, affirming Democratic values one letter of the alphabet at a time. The ABCs of Democracy brings this rousing speech to vivid, colorful life, including vibrant illustrations by Shaniya Carrington for each letter.
In clever and memorable turns of phrase, Jeffries paints a road map for a brighter American future. Equal parts inspiring and urgent, THE ABCs OF DEMOCRACY is a timeless reminder of what it means to be a country with equal opportunities for all.
“What better way to present the critical choice our country confronts,” Leader Jeffries said, “than to view it through the elegant lens of the alphabet. It is my hope to help illuminate in some small way the road ahead in a manner that will guide our journey into a brighter future.”
Dickerman said, “Grand Central is extremely pleased to be part of spreading this vital message. Leader Jeffries’ speech had a tremendous impact and this book, with its charming and uplifting illustrations, is certain to help it find a whole new audience.”
Hakeem Jeffries represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York and is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. He is the House Democratic Leader, having been unanimously elected to that position by his colleagues in November 2022. Congressman Jeffries previously served as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and as an Impeachment Manager during the first Senate trial of the 45th President of the United States. He was born in Brooklyn Hospital, raised in Crown Heights, grew up in the Cornerstone Baptist Church and is a product of New York City’s public school system, having graduated from Midwood High School. He lives in Brooklyn with his family, is an avid Knicks fan, and continues to enjoy music from the classic era of hip-hop.
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