The Story of Kamala Harris: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

· Sourcebooks, Inc.
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62
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About this ebook

Discover the life of Kamala Harris—a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about fighting for justice. The new edition, updated to reflect her vice presidency and 2024 presidential run!

Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States—and now she is running for president! 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, a U.S. senator, vice president, and run for president twice! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader, role model, and presidential candidate in this updated edition.

  • Independent reading—This Kamala Harris biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Kamala's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Watch Kamala progress from a little girl to a presidential candidate with a visual timeline marking the major milestones in her life.

How will Kamala's belief in a better world inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Princess Diana, and Eliza Hamilton.

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.

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