Who Is Kamala Harris?

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 un...

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Main Author: Anderson, Kirsten (Kirsten Stephanie) (Author)
Other Authors: Gutiérrez, Manuel (Illustrator) (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; Penguin Workshop, [2021]
Series:Who is-- ?
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Summary: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.
Item Description:"Official Who HQ now"--Cover.
Physical Description:49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Audience:Ages: 8-12
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49).
ISBN:9780593384497
0593384490
9780593384480
0593384482
Author Notes:Kirsten Anderson is a writer and actress who lives in New York City with her charming Pomeranian, Sunflower. She has written several biographies for children, including Who Was Andy Warhol? and Who Was Robert Ripley?