Who Is Kamala Harris?
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Gutierrez, Manuel, 1975- illustrator.
NoveList Series:
Series:
Published:
New York ; Penguin Workshop, [2021].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
860L
Rating:
Ages: 8-12
Status:
Description
The inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.
On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the legal ranks, serving as district attorney of San Francisco, then California's attorney general, and soon, senator. As a politician, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women's rights. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her nomination and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her career and the future of America.
On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the legal ranks, serving as district attorney of San Francisco, then California's attorney general, and soon, senator. As a politician, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women's rights. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her nomination and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her career and the future of America.
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Grantsburg Juvenile Series
JS WHO WHAT
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Hayward Intermediate Nonfiction
INT 328.73 AND
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Aug 7, 2024
Shell Lake Juvenile Nonfiction
J 323.73 HARRIS
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Solon Springs Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 921 H24a
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Attorneys general -- California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Harris, Kamala, -- 1964- -- Juvenile literature.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Public prosecutors -- California -- San Francisco -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Congress. -- Senate -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Vice-presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Harris, Kamala, -- 1964- -- Juvenile literature.
Legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Public prosecutors -- California -- San Francisco -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
United States. -- Congress. -- Senate -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Vice-presidents -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women legislators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780593384497, 0593384490, 9780593384480, 0593384482
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.7, 1 Points
Level 5.7, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
860
Notes
General Note
"Official Who HQ now"--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49).
Description
On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the first African-American and South Asian-American person to be elected to the vice presidency. While her nomination for this position was not unexpected, her rise to national prominence was one filled with unexpected turns and obstacles. After failing her first bar exam to become a lawyer, she tried again and passed. From there, she quickly rose through the legal ranks, serving as district attorney of San Francisco, then California's attorney general, and soon, senator. As a politician, Kamala Harris has been a vocal champion of progressive reforms and women's rights. This exciting story details the defining moments of what led to her nomination and all the monumental ones since that have shaped her career and the future of America.
Target Audience
Ages: 8-12,Penguin Workshop.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Anderson, K., & Gutierrez, M. (2021). Who Is Kamala Harris? New York, Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Anderson, Kirsten and Manuel Gutierrez. 2021. Who Is Kamala Harris? New York, Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Anderson, Kirsten and Manuel Gutierrez, Who Is Kamala Harris? New York, Penguin Workshop, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Anderson, Kirsten, and Manuel Gutierrez. Who Is Kamala Harris? New York, Penguin Workshop, 2021.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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