Who Is Kamala Harris?

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.

Author: Kirsten Anderson, Who Hq
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 01/19/2021
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780593384480
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511226 / Who Is Kamala Harris?

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?