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The Story of Kamala Harris - (The Story of Biographies) by Tonya Leslie
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Highlights
- Discover the life of Kamala Harris--a story about fighting for justice for kids ages 6 to 9 Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States.
- 6-9 Years
- 8.0" x 5.7" Paperback
- 62 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: The Story of Biographies
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About the Book
"Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States. Before she made history, Kamala was a passionate kid who enjoyed traveling and attended civil rights protests with her family. She always wanted to help people, so she worked hard to become a lawyer, then a U.S. senator, and now, vice president! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader and role model. Watch Kamala progress from a little girl to vice president of the United States with a visual timeline marking the major milestones in her life"--Book Synopsis
Discover the life of Kamala Harris--a story about fighting for justice for kids ages 6 to 9
Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States. Before she made history, Kamala was a passionate kid who enjoyed traveling and attended civil rights protests with her family. She always wanted to help people, so she worked hard to become a lawyer, then a U.S. senator, and now, vice president! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader and role model.
The Story of Kamala Harris includes:
- Core curriculum--Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Kamala's life, and take a quick quiz to test your understanding.
- Short chapters--Explore brightly illustrated, easy-to-read chapters that make you want to keep reading and learning more about Kamala Harris.
- A visual timeline--Watch Kamala progress from a little girl to vice president of the United States with a visual timeline marking the major milestones in her life.
How will Kamala's fight for a better world inspire you?
Review Quotes
"The Story of Kamala Harris is a wonderful introduction to our current vice president. It's easy to read and informative, so kids will uncover something new and interesting about the journey of this incredible woman! A wonderfully American story and a must-have for any future historians in the family!" --Frank Berrios, author of The Story of Joe Biden and The Story of Stan Lee
"As parents and educators contend with how to engage children and students around gender, racial justice, and broader social justice, this inspiring book about our remarkable Vice President, Kamala Devi Harris, could not be more timely and necessary. Dr. Leslie has made this educational and accessible book a vital tool and a cherished story that I believe will inspire children of this generation to follow in Kamala Harris' footsteps." --Supriya Lopez Pillai, writer and executive director of the Hidden Leaf Foundation
"This biography is extra special because it is about our first female vice president, Kamala Harris. Readers will learn about her life, from her early childhood with her parents and experiences, in a very engaging way. This book makes it super easy for young children to understand and visualize her life." --Mrs. M., homeschool mom
About the Author
TONYA LESLIE, PhD is an educational consultant, editor, program developer, professional development service provider, and children's book author. Dr. Leslie has worked with pioneering institutions such as PBS, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Sesame Workshop, and Girl Scouts of the USA. Read more at www.tonyaleslie.com.Additional product information and recommendations
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