Kamala Harris : rooted in justice / written by Nikki Grimes ; illustrated by Laura Freeman.

By:

Grimes, Nikki [author.]

Contributor(s):

Freeman, Laura (Illustrator) [illustrator.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers C2020.Edition: First editionDescription: 38 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cmISBN:

9781534462670
1534462678

Uniform titles:

Kamala Harris

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Genre/Form:

LOC classification:

E901.1.H37 G75 2020

Summary: The incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States. Kamala Harris often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches when she was young-- so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with: "Freedom!" As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. This dedication has led her all the way to being elected Vice President of the United States. Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people that the American dream can belong to all of us if we fight for one another. -- Provided by publisher.Summary: "The first-ever picture book biography on Senator Kamala Harris"--

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	GESM Library Main Library	English Non-Fiction Grade School	ENC 328 GRI	Available		E0007635

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The incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States. Kamala Harris often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches when she was young-- so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with: "Freedom!" As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. This dedication has led her all the way to being elected Vice President of the United States. Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people that the American dream can belong to all of us if we fight for one another. -- Provided by publisher.