Kamala Raised Her Hand
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- Pre-Order
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- Expected Oct 29, 2024
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- $9.99
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- Pre-Order
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A picture book celebration of United States Vice President Kamala Harris—the first female, Black, and South Asian American person to be vice president of the US—from her childhood to her historic run for president.
Ever since she was a child defending against classroom bullies, Kamala Harris has been raising her hand. She raised her hand to advocate in her neighborhood, on her college campus, in court, and in Congress. Then in 2021, Kamala Harris raised her hand and became the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American vice president in the nation's history.
This celebration of standing up for what you believe in is a powerful message to children everywhere that you can find your voice, and find the courage to raise your hand for what you believe in, too!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Mirchandani and Kelkar (My Diwali Light) reunite in this cursory biography of Kamala Harris (b. 1964), the first "Black, South Asian woman to run for president and the first to be vice president." Opening with the idea that "raising your hand is brave. Raising your hand is service. Raising your hand is showing... that your voice is power," the creators highlight key episodes, from childhood onward, in which Harris raised hers. Tracing the figure's political awakening and career milestones, brief, anecdotal lines recount how Harris raised her hand when standing up to a friend's bully in kindergarten, protesting myriad issues as a Howard University student, and working "so all people could get married" as a lawyer in the California district attorney's office. Without delving much into biographical detail, the quick-moving text neatly wraps up with a nod to present-day events: "When America needed a president—and Americans needed hope—Kamala did what she does best. She raised her hand." Incorporating images of the lotus flower that hint at the meaning of Kamala, mixed-media collages lean on a palette of red, white, and blue in re-creating familiar images of the figure throughout this talking-points-esque overview. Creators' notes conclude. Ages 4–8.
