Overview
Discover the life of Kamala Harris-a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about fighting for justice 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 then vice president! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader and role model. 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 vice president of the United States 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Tonya Leslie
Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.
Imprint: Callisto Kids
Dimensions:
Width: 14.90cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 20.90cm
Weight: 0.123kg
ISBN: 9781648765377
ISBN 10: 1648765378
Pages: 62
Publication Date: 04 June 2021
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
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 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
Author Information
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.
