Who Is Kamala Harris?

The inspiring story of the 2020 Democratic vice presidential nominee, told in the new Who HQ NOW format for trending topics.

On August 22, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first African-American and South Asian-American woman to be selected as the vice presidential running mate on a major party's ticket. While her nomination 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?

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Kirsten Anderson, Anderson Kirsten, Manuel Gutierrez, Who HQ
• Assisted by: Manuel Gutierrez (Illustration), Gutierrez Manuel (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 19.01.2021
• EAN: 9780593384480
• ISBN: 978-0-593-38448-0
• No. of pages: 56
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 193 mm x 3 mm
• Series: Who HQ NOW; Penguin Young Readers Group
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; USA, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Politics & Government, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Political, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women, Work & industry / world of work (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women