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Kamala Harris / written by Raakhee Mirchandani ; interior illustrations by Jessica W. Clark.

She persisted : (spine title)

Mirchandani, Raakhee, (author.). Clark, Jessica W., (illustrator.).

Summary:

Kamala Harris always wanted to help people and solve problems. Even as a young girl, she helped her community create changes that would impact all of their lives for the better. When she grew up, Kamala wanted to continue helping people, so she worked hard and became a lawyer and a senator to do just that. Then she went on to become the first woman to ever be vice president of the United States-and she might even become president too! Through it all, Kamala continues to do her best to help as many people as she can. In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani, readers learn about the amazing life of Kamala Harris-and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Kamala Harris's footsteps and make a difference!

Record details

ISBN: 9798217039586
ISBN: 9798217039593
Physical Description: 85 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Cover. "Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-85).
Formatted Contents Note:	Truth to power -- Shyamala and the girls -- Young, gifted, and Black -- California campaigns -- Kamala Harris, for the people -- The first but not the last -- How you can persist.