Who Is Kamala Harris?, Kirsten Anderson
Who Is Kamala Harris?, Kirsten Anderson
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Who Is Kamala Harris?

Author: Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ

Series: Who HQ Now

Narrator: Andia Winslow

Unabridged: 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/19/2021


Synopsis

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.

About The Author

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?


Reviews

Goodreads review by Georgina on September 17, 2024

An easy comprehensive guide on the life of Kamala Harris, first women to become vice president of the United States (and prospective future president). My only critique is that her story feels too short right now and there are more interesting chapters to add when this book is reissued after the 202......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on December 17, 2020

I listened to an advanced audio download of this book. I think it's a great, age appropriate, introduction to Kamala Harris and will be a good part of a core library collection. I liked how the author did not shy away from some of the more controversial parts of Kamala's career. They chose to includ......more

Goodreads review by Sundee on February 06, 2021

It is Black History Month, so I thought I would start by getting to know our new Vice President better. As with all of the WhoHQ books I've read so far, this one did an excellent job relaying Kamala Harris's life, her accomplishments, and what drives her. It was the shortest WhoHQ book I've read to......more

Goodreads review by Stella on October 05, 2024

A very informative and balanced chapter book biography of Kamala Harris up to the time of her election as Vice President of the United States.......more

Goodreads review by Kristi on June 11, 2022

Pretty short and not much meat to this one. But still well written for children.......more