Indelible Ann, Meghan P. Browne
Indelible Ann, Meghan P. Browne
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Indelible Ann
The Larger-Than-Life Story of Governor Ann Richards

Author: Meghan P. Browne

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/22/2021

Synopsis

A folksy, larger-than-life picture book biography about Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas who has inspired countless women in politics today.

Dorothy Ann Willis hailed from a small Texas town, but early on she found her voice and the guts to use it.

During her childhood in San Diego and her high school years back in Texas (when she dropped the "Dorothy"), Ann discovered a spark and passion for civic duty. It led her all the way to Washington, DC, where she, along with other girls from around the country, learned about the business of politics. Fast forward to Ann taking on the political boys' club: she became county commissioner, then state treasurer, and finally governor of Texas. In this stunning picture book biography, full of vim, vigor, and folksy charm, two Texan creators take us through the life of the legendary "big mouth, big hair" governor of Texas, a woman who was inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt, and in turn became an inspiration to Hillary Clinton and countless others.

About The Author

Meghan P. Browne is working toward her MFA at the Vermont College of Fine Arts. This is her debut picture book. Meghan lives on and runs a farm in South Austin, Texas, called the Honey Browne Farm. Visit her on Twitter at @meghanpbrowne.Carlynn Whitt is an artist, illustrator, and occasional animator. Currently based in Los Angeles, Carlynn's work frequently reinterprets found photographs and engages issues of femininity, beauty, consumerism, and mortality. She is a RISD alum and a native Texan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Norene on January 14, 2021

As a Midwesterner, I'd heard of Texas Governor Ann Richards but knew very little about her. Well, that changed the minute I read the first page of Browne's larger-than-life, powerful biography, INDELIBLE ANN. With each page turn I became more amazed with the indelible impact this passionate, determi......more

Goodreads review by SaraKat on March 06, 2023

I didn't know much about Ann Richards before reading this book. I loved how there was a recurring "Just wait, you'll see..." as you turned pages. And I found myself really respecting Ann and the strides she made in life against all expectations. There is more chicken neck wringing than I'm used to s......more

Goodreads review by Dora on March 04, 2023

This nonfiction narrative tells us the early life of Texas governor Ann Richards all the way up to her life as governor. I read this with my 8 and 9 year old. Here’s their review: They said that the story was showing “girl power” vibes. They said they learned that women can be anything they want to b......more

Goodreads review by Brittany on December 28, 2021

A tremendous story, spanning the life and career of Texas governor Ann Richards. Through poetic and lyrical words strung together like the hope Ann provided many, Meghan P. Browne's Indelible Ann is a well crafted and informational story. Carlynn Whitt's illustrations are light and delicate, while p......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on March 18, 2025

I was a kid when she was governor, so I have vague memories of her. Over the years, I’ve learned more about her and have developed immense respect for this lovely, brash, honest, persistent, and life-changing human.......more

Quotes

"An undeniably indelible woman inspiring readers to reach their own heights." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“This exciting, sunny biography is as real and rollicking as the late governor herself, and is highly ­recommended for elementary and junior high nonfiction ­collections.” —School Library Journal

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