Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice ~ Nikki Grimes

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

Written by Nikki Grimes
Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Documenting the life of Vice President Kamala Harris, this book shares how her desire for justice, peace, and freedom was rooted in her at a young age. We learn how the roots deepened as she got older and continued seeking fairness and equality. This is a great picture book biography for young readers desiring to know more about the life of the first African American woman to hold the office of the vice president in the United States.

The story is told through dialogue between a young girl and her mother. The book includes a timeline of Harris’ accomplishments through 2019, prior to the milestone of being named vice president. Read more >>

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Originally posted on February 15, 2021.