The story of Kamala Harris : a biography book for new readers
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Description
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.
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African American women legislators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Harris, Kamala, -- 1964- -- Juvenile literature.
Legislators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Politicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Congress. -- Senate -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Vice-presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women legislators -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women politicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Leslie, T., & Londoño, J. (2021). The story of Kamala Harris: a biography book for new readers . Rockridge Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Leslie, Tonya and Juanita Londoño. 2021. The Story of Kamala Harris: A Biography Book for New Readers. Emeryville, California: Rockridge Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Leslie, Tonya and Juanita Londoño. The Story of Kamala Harris: A Biography Book for New Readers Emeryville, California: Rockridge Press, 2021.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Leslie, T. and Londoño, J. (2021). The story of kamala harris: a biography book for new readers. Emeryville, California: Rockridge Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Leslie, Tonya, and Juanita Londoño. The Story of Kamala Harris: A Biography Book for New Readers Rockridge Press, 2021.