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Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
Discover the story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States in this picture book biography of Kamala Harris.
When Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches—so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with: "Freedom!"
As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. And now this dedication has led her all the way to being elected Vice President of the United States.
When Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches—so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with: "Freedom!"
As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. And now this dedication has led her all the way to being elected Vice President of the United States.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published August 25, 2020
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February 26, 2021
A picture book biography of Kamala Harris written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Laura Freeman.
Kamala’s mother was from India and her father was from Jamaica. She was born in Berkeley, California, in 1964, where her parents fell in love and married. Her parents molded her from the beginning by taking her to marches and demonstrations for peace and justice.
The family grew with the birth of her sister, Maya. The pair of them once visited their grandparents, in Zambia where her grandfather was a diplomat. Her grandfather had earlier fought for the independence of India and her grandmother fought for women’s rights. So, we see fighting for social justice run in her blood.
Kamala’s parents were divorced in 1971 and she and Maya then lived with their mother. They would visit their father on Sundays and participate in church services. In 1976, the family moved to Montreal where her mother had a great career opportunity. Kamala learned French and stayed there until she completed high school.
Kamala attended college at Howard University, in Washington, D.C. Later she attended law school in California, where she later passed the bar. She has a very impressive resume beginning with serving as a Deputy District Attorney for a county, in California. She was later elected District Attorney of San Francisco. She later ran for and won the office of Attorney General of California. Next, she ran and won a U.S. Senate seat for the state of California.
The book leaves off at a point where Harris has made a decision to step out of the 2020 U.S. Presidential race. We now know her story did not end there. She is now the Vise President of the United States of America.
The book is for children ages 4-8.
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Kamala’s mother was from India and her father was from Jamaica. She was born in Berkeley, California, in 1964, where her parents fell in love and married. Her parents molded her from the beginning by taking her to marches and demonstrations for peace and justice.
The family grew with the birth of her sister, Maya. The pair of them once visited their grandparents, in Zambia where her grandfather was a diplomat. Her grandfather had earlier fought for the independence of India and her grandmother fought for women’s rights. So, we see fighting for social justice run in her blood.
Kamala’s parents were divorced in 1971 and she and Maya then lived with their mother. They would visit their father on Sundays and participate in church services. In 1976, the family moved to Montreal where her mother had a great career opportunity. Kamala learned French and stayed there until she completed high school.
Kamala attended college at Howard University, in Washington, D.C. Later she attended law school in California, where she later passed the bar. She has a very impressive resume beginning with serving as a Deputy District Attorney for a county, in California. She was later elected District Attorney of San Francisco. She later ran for and won the office of Attorney General of California. Next, she ran and won a U.S. Senate seat for the state of California.
The book leaves off at a point where Harris has made a decision to step out of the 2020 U.S. Presidential race. We now know her story did not end there. She is now the Vise President of the United States of America.
The book is for children ages 4-8.
Black History Month Read
October 22, 2020
While I love the story of Kamala and her diverse background, I felt the age recommendation of 4-8 was too low and I wasn't a fan of the way in which her story was told (via the mother of a young girl who has been told she could never be president because she's a girl). Kamala's story is powerful enough on its own and doesn't need a side story. In addition, I disliked that the young girl still decided to call the boy a "doofus" on the last page because it takes away from Kamala's story as I worry this will be the last thoughts in a child's mind about the book.
The artwork is beautiful and I especially loved the portraits of other famous Black influencers in the background.
I was sad that her marriage to Doug Emhoff wasn't included, except for in the timeline included in the back matter. Becoming "Mamala" was never mentioned at all.
This book was published prior to Kamala accepting the nomination for the vice presidency, but does leave it open-ended that her career in Washington is most likely not over.
The artwork is beautiful and I especially loved the portraits of other famous Black influencers in the background.
I was sad that her marriage to Doug Emhoff wasn't included, except for in the timeline included in the back matter. Becoming "Mamala" was never mentioned at all.
This book was published prior to Kamala accepting the nomination for the vice presidency, but does leave it open-ended that her career in Washington is most likely not over.
August 26, 2020
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice begins when Eve comes home from school angry: “Teacher asked what we wanted to be when we grew up, and I said President, and Calvin said, ‘Girls can’t be President, stupid.’” Eve’s mother then tells her about “a girl from right here in Oakland who hopes to be President one day.”
Nikki Grimes then poetically tells the life story of Kamala Harris, with questions and comments from Eve and her mother added along the way. The first part of Kamala’s story focuses on how her parents raised Kamala and her sister to care about fairness, freedom, and justice, as well as the importance of protesting and fighting for those ideals. The parents also cultivate Kamala’s appreciation for multiculturism and dedication to hard work, traits that eventually lead her to successful college and law school experiences, and her career in criminal justice and public office.
Grimes not only conveys Kamala Harris’s biography but also artfully drops references that will lead curious readers to discover more about Kamala’s inspirations, including Shirley Chisholm, Thurgood Marshall, Nina Simone, school integration initiatives, and more.
The Laura Freeman illustrations accompanying the text are extraordinary. Because Kamala Harris is such a well-known figure, her representations need to be recognizable, and Laura Freeman gets it right. The Kamala Harris we know is there on the pages, complemented by bold color choices and dramatic framing and angles.
These combined literary and artistic presentations of Kamala Harris may have young readers wondering along with Eve if Kamala Harris is “Like Wonder Woman?” Eve’s mother provides the perfect answer for her daughter and this book’s readers: “No. Better … Wonder Woman isn’t real.”
The biographical elements of Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice end as Harris withdraws from the 2020 presidential race, but Nikki Grimes presciently leaves open the door for other exciting possibilities in the making of new American history for both Kamala Harris and this book’s readers.
I encourage not only primary school classrooms and libraries to offer this book, but it also will find enthusiastic readers among middle school and high school students.
Nikki Grimes then poetically tells the life story of Kamala Harris, with questions and comments from Eve and her mother added along the way. The first part of Kamala’s story focuses on how her parents raised Kamala and her sister to care about fairness, freedom, and justice, as well as the importance of protesting and fighting for those ideals. The parents also cultivate Kamala’s appreciation for multiculturism and dedication to hard work, traits that eventually lead her to successful college and law school experiences, and her career in criminal justice and public office.
Grimes not only conveys Kamala Harris’s biography but also artfully drops references that will lead curious readers to discover more about Kamala’s inspirations, including Shirley Chisholm, Thurgood Marshall, Nina Simone, school integration initiatives, and more.
The Laura Freeman illustrations accompanying the text are extraordinary. Because Kamala Harris is such a well-known figure, her representations need to be recognizable, and Laura Freeman gets it right. The Kamala Harris we know is there on the pages, complemented by bold color choices and dramatic framing and angles.
These combined literary and artistic presentations of Kamala Harris may have young readers wondering along with Eve if Kamala Harris is “Like Wonder Woman?” Eve’s mother provides the perfect answer for her daughter and this book’s readers: “No. Better … Wonder Woman isn’t real.”
The biographical elements of Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice end as Harris withdraws from the 2020 presidential race, but Nikki Grimes presciently leaves open the door for other exciting possibilities in the making of new American history for both Kamala Harris and this book’s readers.
I encourage not only primary school classrooms and libraries to offer this book, but it also will find enthusiastic readers among middle school and high school students.
April 9, 2021
This book is a total puff-piece of propaganda for kids. I read it and wasted minutes of my life because I found out my daughter's 4th grade teacher read it to the class and required a test on it. First, it begins with a young boy as the antagonist of the story. Then a bunch of mush over her name and how her parents took her to protests. The end wraps up with how her presidential bid failed due to lack of funding...just forget her ratings were in the toilet among democrats. According to realclearpolitics, she was polling in 6th place and very unfavorable nationally. No mention anywhere of how she had an affair with a man 30 years older than herself and he happened to appoint her to two positions of authority in California. No mention of how she insinuated Biden is a racist (even Tulsi Gabbard called her out on her double standard), yet now she serves under him. No mention of how she wants to decriminalize prostitution or how she cackles about the border, does not visit the border even while named in charge of the border crisis. Instead, she could be found at a cake shop...hmmm, reminds me of Marie Antionette. Meanwhile, the border is bursting with people coming in, even with Covid-19 and sex traffickers are laughing while the democrats make their jobs easy. No, this book is garbage because it touts up a woman who is not a role-model for anyone, especially young girls and should not be in one of this country's highest positions of authority.
September 3, 2020
I think I can write that Nikki Grimes is prescient. To write the story of Kamala Harris not knowing what was going to happen in this 2020 presidential race is a gift to all of us. I suppose I could have researched and discovered much of this information online, but it is much nicer to read Nikki's story about Kamala in a unique way and to enjoy the beautiful images by illustrator Laura Freeman.
Nikki allows a mother to tell about Kamala to her daughter, Eve, a first-grader who has arrived home from school fuming. A boy has told her that girls cannot be President! Her mother shares that he's wrong, that a girl from Oakland hopes to be that President one day. Thus, she begins with Kamala's story, with her name meaning "lotus flower" and a smile that opens wide "like petals fanning across the water's surface." The metaphor itself reveals a life as Nikki expands it, reminding through the mother's voice that you don't see the flower's roots. "They grow deep, deep, deep down."
Kamala's story travels from her beginnings marching in her stroller with her parents for civil rights, visiting with grandparents who also fought for other's rights in other countries, riding a bus to school during the integration of schools in her elementary years. Nikki fills the story with Kamala's continuing striving for leadership and justice from her Howard University time when she ran for the class representative of the Liberal Arts Council through her time at Hastings College of the Law when she served as President of the Black Law Students Association and hosted a job fair for black law students to have a chance to be hired.
Don't miss the rest of her story in Nikki's book! With some setbacks and many wins, Kamala does not stop being the same kind of person we see on the news today, a fighter for truth and justice for all. Freeman's scenes fill the pages with pictures imagined from Nikki's words, groups of people in history, including Kamala there living her life of thoughtful public service. It takes her life all the way to her dropping out of the Presidential race yet Nikki writes: "Kamala Harris is still writing her American story."
A timeline of major events in Kamala's life is added at the back. It's a beautiful book to share this fall, before the election!
December 1, 2020
I came across this book while looking for picture book/mentor texts informational stories. When I found the story about our future vice president, Kamala Harris, I knew I wanted to read this story. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the book but I found a read aloud on YouTube.
This story brings the audience into Kamala Harris's life. Her parents came to the United States as an immigrant. Her parents "molded" her for action. Both her parents were activists who were students of Martin Luther King. Soon, Kamala became a positive role model and attended many visits to the freedom marches and fought right alongside their parents for freedoms for EVERYONE! The author makes sure she tells Kamala's story, not only factual but also brought in raw emotion such as when her parents divorced and when Kamala had to be segregated into the "white" schools. At a very young age, Kamala was accepting of everyone she had been in contact with at schools and in society. Kamala was surrounded by confident and caring women. I love one specific verse where she made lemon bars with salt instead of sugar. She remembers how the sitter made her feel how she could do anything she set her mind to. This sitter not only influenced her life back then, but it still shows everyone today that they could do what they chose to be!
The narrator of this story read the book with great affection. She used an amazing tone, paused perfectly at the punctuation, and read very calmly at a very nice speed. The only part of this story that might be confusing to some younger students might be the cross line of the story between what the narrator was "reading" to her daughter versus what she was actually saying.
This book could be a great addition to a classroom library. A teacher could use this story when talking about setting your dreams high, by showing your students that they could do anything they set their mind to, and working hard!
This story brings the audience into Kamala Harris's life. Her parents came to the United States as an immigrant. Her parents "molded" her for action. Both her parents were activists who were students of Martin Luther King. Soon, Kamala became a positive role model and attended many visits to the freedom marches and fought right alongside their parents for freedoms for EVERYONE! The author makes sure she tells Kamala's story, not only factual but also brought in raw emotion such as when her parents divorced and when Kamala had to be segregated into the "white" schools. At a very young age, Kamala was accepting of everyone she had been in contact with at schools and in society. Kamala was surrounded by confident and caring women. I love one specific verse where she made lemon bars with salt instead of sugar. She remembers how the sitter made her feel how she could do anything she set her mind to. This sitter not only influenced her life back then, but it still shows everyone today that they could do what they chose to be!
The narrator of this story read the book with great affection. She used an amazing tone, paused perfectly at the punctuation, and read very calmly at a very nice speed. The only part of this story that might be confusing to some younger students might be the cross line of the story between what the narrator was "reading" to her daughter versus what she was actually saying.
This book could be a great addition to a classroom library. A teacher could use this story when talking about setting your dreams high, by showing your students that they could do anything they set their mind to, and working hard!
July 23, 2024
A lovely picture book for young readers who might be interested in learning more about the life of our current Vice President and (hopefully) our next President.
August 27, 2020
Nikki Grimes and illustrator Laura Freeman have given us a lovely introduction to the life of Kamala Harris. I really like the framing of this biographical picture book as a conversation between a young black girl and her mother. It’s a challenge to patriarchy attempting to limit the potential and dreams of girls.
October 3, 2020
I think it is an inspiring story and I like Nikki Grimes writing for the most part but it was somewhat text heavy for a picture book. There were some parts that seemed completely unnecessary ( like the lemon bar story) and I really didn’t like Eve and her mom. I think it took away from the story about Kamala.
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November 23, 2020Beautiful but text dense.
March 17, 2021
Featured in a grandma reads session.
Introduction to my reading group of our new VP. This book was written before she had joined Joe Biden's ticket, and after she had pulled out of the 2020 presidential run. Her aim was still for making the world a better place, and on the other side of the election we have the results proving that true - the kids picked up on that and liked knowing the "rest of the story."
My kiddos enjoyed this book, starting with her childhood, and is essentially a story within a story being told to Eve, a little girl with ambitions. Kamala is presented as a successful example after who she could style herself. All of her differences were brought out positively, as strengths and assets. As a child who grew up in the 50's/60's, where conformity was all, I was very satisfied to see this change so prominently in children's literature. Lovely illustrations, tropical and bright, melded well with patriotic backgrounds and symbolism.
Introduction to my reading group of our new VP. This book was written before she had joined Joe Biden's ticket, and after she had pulled out of the 2020 presidential run. Her aim was still for making the world a better place, and on the other side of the election we have the results proving that true - the kids picked up on that and liked knowing the "rest of the story."
My kiddos enjoyed this book, starting with her childhood, and is essentially a story within a story being told to Eve, a little girl with ambitions. Kamala is presented as a successful example after who she could style herself. All of her differences were brought out positively, as strengths and assets. As a child who grew up in the 50's/60's, where conformity was all, I was very satisfied to see this change so prominently in children's literature. Lovely illustrations, tropical and bright, melded well with patriotic backgrounds and symbolism.
March 22, 2021
A children's book biography of Vice President Kamala Harris, this speaks to bravery, persistence, and hard work.
October 4, 2020
Stunning illustrations (digitally rendered).
Confession: I knew pretty much nothing about candidate Senator Harris. Now I know a little bit!
Some very poetic lines, as we would expect from Nikki Grimes!
"What do you want, little girl?"
"Freedom!"
^That's the best. Let's get it.
Confession: I knew pretty much nothing about candidate Senator Harris. Now I know a little bit!
Some very poetic lines, as we would expect from Nikki Grimes!
"What do you want, little girl?"
"Freedom!"
^That's the best. Let's get it.
September 24, 2020
Nikki Grimes' carefully crafted words share the inspirational journey of Kamala Harris, from her infant days in a stroller at marches in Oakland, so that when her mothers asks her what she wants, she says "freedom" in response. Her journey, from Oakland to Berkeley to Montreal to Howard University and then back to California, is chronicled for young readers and illustrated with stunning illustrations by Laura Freeman.
November 23, 2020
I really loved this book for kids! It was informative, inspirational and I think it would increase a child’s interest in social Justice and our new Vice-President. It also addressed adversity as a normal part of life, not intended to halt destiny, which I believe is a message children need to hear. 5 stars!
November 22, 2020
I bought this book for my two nieces who are both half Indian. I’m hoping the story of Kamala the “blooming lotus” will hold up to the stories of unicorns and princesses. It definitively has a swooning feel. I think it will spark good questions.
November 24, 2020
Love the side story of the little girl understanding she can do anything she wants to do!
December 4, 2020
Beautiful illustrations and a wonderful biography on Kamala Harris, but it was just a little wordy for my son. Probably best for an older kid audience!
November 8, 2020
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice is a children's picture book written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Laura Freeman. Eve, a young black girl from Oakland, wants to be president one day, and her mother tells her all about Kamala Harris to show that it is possible.
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician, attorney and the Vice President-elect of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, she will assume office on January 20, 2021. Harris has served as the junior United States senator from California since 2017.
Grimes' text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Though each page is information-dense, lyrical prose makes the text effortlessly readable. Back matter includes a timeline and sources. In multi-textured digital art, Freeman succeeds in creatively capturing a range of Harris' expressions and experiences, exemplified by a layered portrait of her life and legacy.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. Lightly framed as a conversation between a girl and her mother, this comprehensive picture book biography follows formative events in the life of former presidential candidate, lawyer, prosecutor, and senator Kamala Harris. It also covers Harris' presidential run and withdrawal, leaving young readers with an uplifting message of perseverance and agency.
All in all, Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice is a one-time read for most, but a worthy addition to the reference shelf.
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician, attorney and the Vice President-elect of the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, she will assume office on January 20, 2021. Harris has served as the junior United States senator from California since 2017.
Grimes' text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Though each page is information-dense, lyrical prose makes the text effortlessly readable. Back matter includes a timeline and sources. In multi-textured digital art, Freeman succeeds in creatively capturing a range of Harris' expressions and experiences, exemplified by a layered portrait of her life and legacy.
The premise of the book is rather straightforward. Lightly framed as a conversation between a girl and her mother, this comprehensive picture book biography follows formative events in the life of former presidential candidate, lawyer, prosecutor, and senator Kamala Harris. It also covers Harris' presidential run and withdrawal, leaving young readers with an uplifting message of perseverance and agency.
All in all, Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice is a one-time read for most, but a worthy addition to the reference shelf.
November 18, 2020
"Life is a story
you write day by day.
Kamala's begins with a name
that means "lotus flower."
See how her beautiful smile
opens wide, like petals
fanning across the water's surface?
But you don't see the flower's roots. Her roots.
They grow deep, deep, deep down.
Let me show you." - Nikki Grimes.
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I read this in preparation for the upcoming election. No matter the outcome, Kamala's story is inspirational, underscoring the American Dream, and needs to be told. Whatever your political leaning.
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Kamala Harris, Rooted in Justice, written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Laura Freeman, is a children's picture book written in verse. Senator Harris' family legacy is one of protest, marches, freedom fights, and shattering barriers. I loved the emphasis placed on real-life heroes striving to improve the world one step at a time, even when they fail. Rooted in Justice, notes for the reader that "we" stand on the shoulders of giants - meaning you are tall because a predecessor resisted defeat while facing impossible odds.
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Looking for a Christmas gift Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice is the perfect stocking stuffer.
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Nikki Grimes doesn't get enough credit for her talent; check this lady out.
you write day by day.
Kamala's begins with a name
that means "lotus flower."
See how her beautiful smile
opens wide, like petals
fanning across the water's surface?
But you don't see the flower's roots. Her roots.
They grow deep, deep, deep down.
Let me show you." - Nikki Grimes.
🇺🇲
I read this in preparation for the upcoming election. No matter the outcome, Kamala's story is inspirational, underscoring the American Dream, and needs to be told. Whatever your political leaning.
🇺🇲
Kamala Harris, Rooted in Justice, written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Laura Freeman, is a children's picture book written in verse. Senator Harris' family legacy is one of protest, marches, freedom fights, and shattering barriers. I loved the emphasis placed on real-life heroes striving to improve the world one step at a time, even when they fail. Rooted in Justice, notes for the reader that "we" stand on the shoulders of giants - meaning you are tall because a predecessor resisted defeat while facing impossible odds.
🇺🇲
Looking for a Christmas gift Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice is the perfect stocking stuffer.
🇺🇲
Nikki Grimes doesn't get enough credit for her talent; check this lady out.
March 7, 2021
** Books 23 - 2021 **
3,4 of 5 stars!
I'm curious with this picture books when i saw it. Since i haven't read any books about Mrs Kamala Harris so i think it will be a brief biography of her in this pieces. This book is written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by laura Freeman.
I just know that Kamala's mother was from India and her father was from Jamaica. Her parents also taking her to marches and demostrations for peace and justice. she have an younger sister, Maya and both of them lived with their mother after their parents' divorce in 1971.
I love how the books points some details like the family moved to montreal in 1976 since her mother had a great career opportunity. Mrs Kamala attended college at Howard University in Washington D.C too.. Her career as District Attorney of San Fransico until she won a U.S senate seat for the state of California. So many highlights in this books that i can learn with
However i think this books is quiet heavy for children ages 4-8. i think it should be suitable for 8-13 years old maybe?
Thankyou Libby!
3,4 of 5 stars!
I'm curious with this picture books when i saw it. Since i haven't read any books about Mrs Kamala Harris so i think it will be a brief biography of her in this pieces. This book is written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by laura Freeman.
I just know that Kamala's mother was from India and her father was from Jamaica. Her parents also taking her to marches and demostrations for peace and justice. she have an younger sister, Maya and both of them lived with their mother after their parents' divorce in 1971.
I love how the books points some details like the family moved to montreal in 1976 since her mother had a great career opportunity. Mrs Kamala attended college at Howard University in Washington D.C too.. Her career as District Attorney of San Fransico until she won a U.S senate seat for the state of California. So many highlights in this books that i can learn with
However i think this books is quiet heavy for children ages 4-8. i think it should be suitable for 8-13 years old maybe?
Thankyou Libby!
December 6, 2020
While I enjoyed all of the information about Kamala Harris and what made her the person she is today, this book is unfortunately already dated in the same year it was published. It talks about Kamala giving up on her presidential campaign and maybe someday her dream of living in the White House will come true...and only months after publication, Kamala is the first black and the first female vice president of the United States. I also felt like the book didn't really touch on Kamala's Indian roots and I wish it had. Being a member of two underrepresented racial groups and in such a high position of power is really important and I wish that had been highlighted more.
I also didn't think the addition of Eve and her mother were necessary. They felt like interruptions to the main story. Overall, definitely important to learning about Kamala Harris' formative years!
I also didn't think the addition of Eve and her mother were necessary. They felt like interruptions to the main story. Overall, definitely important to learning about Kamala Harris' formative years!
January 24, 2021
I expected a beautiful book from Nikki Grimes, and she delivered. I love how she framed Vice President Harris’ biography with the story of a fictional little girl. This structure underlines just how significant and inspirational Harris’ achievements are.
The illustrations glow, an apt characteristic for this story of light and hope.
The illustrations glow, an apt characteristic for this story of light and hope.
October 27, 2020
I had no idea Sen. Harris's grandparents were also activists. I choked up when I read her sister held the bible she was sworn in on when she became AG.
November 22, 2020
Cute and informative!
January 31, 2021
I loved reading about Kamala as much as I love the cover of this book!
August 12, 2021
This book ends with Harris pulling out of the presidential race, so does not include the fact that she was elected VP.
November 16, 2020
“Life is a story you write day by day.” Thus begins Nikki Grimes’ gorgeously illustrated, poetic picture book Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice. “Fill My Cup, Lord” was Kamala’s favorite hymn. The church was where she learned the Bible, that God asks us to speak up for those who can’t, to defend the rights of the poor and the needy.” Lawyer, prosecutor, Senator Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice is the story of how the little girl named ‘lotus flower’ responded to God’s call, extended her cup, and “turned herself into a person others could call on for help.”
January 20, 2021
Eve comes home from school upset after a boy in her class tells her she can’t be President some day because she’s a girl. Eve’s mom proceeds to tell her the story of Kamala Harris.
Nikki Grimes does a fantastic job using fictional characters to tell Kampala’s story. From her childhood in California, college at Howard and her announcement to run for president. Eve is amazed at all Kamala has accomplished as she listens to her mother’s words.
Kamala means lotus flower. You don’t see that flowers roots but they grow deep, deep, deep down.
Nikki Grimes does a fantastic job using fictional characters to tell Kampala’s story. From her childhood in California, college at Howard and her announcement to run for president. Eve is amazed at all Kamala has accomplished as she listens to her mother’s words.
Kamala means lotus flower. You don’t see that flowers roots but they grow deep, deep, deep down.
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