The Hill

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special look inside Americas Capitol and highlights what the people who work there mean to the future of democracy. Perfect for readers of Browers first middle grade book, Exploring the White House! Theres a secret world hidden in the halls of the U.S. Capitol! The first stone was laid by George Washington himself, and the building stands today as one of the most recognizable symbols of the oldest democracy in the world. In this home of Americas legislative branch, senators and representatives fight to pass laws they believe are for the good of the country. But these hallowed halls, which some swear are haunted, also harbor a deep historyboth extraordinary and unsettlingand that is an equally important part of Americas story. There is an entire universe tucked away inside the Capitol, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower highlights the historic firsts, the buildings restricted nooks and crannies, and the staffersfrom pages to doorkeepers to librarianswho ensure that American democracy stays on track.