"Hakeem Jeffries is a key member of the modern Democratic Party, serving as a leader in the House of Representatives as a congressman from New York State. Readers are introduced to Jeffries from his early life in Brooklyn, New York, to his time a lawyer, and then his debut in politics. Essential biographical information is complemented by full-color photographs, interesting facts, and a concluding timeline. The text is written especially for lower elementary readers, making this volume a perfect fit for social studies collections"-- Provided by publisher.