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Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"From one of America's most inspiring political leaders, a book about the core truths that unite us, and the long struggle to discern what those truths are and how best to act upon them, in her own life and across the life of our country. By reckoning with the big challenges we face together, drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, Kamala Harris offers in The Truths We Hold a...
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Physical Desc
9 audio discs (600 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
From one of America's most inspiring political leaders, an audiobook about the core truths that unite Americans, and the long struggle to discern what those truths are and how best to act upon them. By reckoning with the big challenges we face together, drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, Kamala Harris offers in this audiobook a master class in problem solving, in crisis...
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 22 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Learn all about Kamala Harris. Explore her background and career path that led her from California politics to being the first woman vice president, the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government, and the first African-American and first Asian-American vice president. detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video reinforce important concepts and make learning fun."--Container.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Description
Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to defend the rights of people everywhere and be named the Democratic vice presidential candidate by Joe Biden in this moving picture book biography of Senator Kamala Harris. Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people that the American dream...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
242 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Description
"Kamala Harris is one of our country's most awe-inspiring political figures, dawning on a new age as the first--but not last--Black and Asian-American female Vice President. Having spent her entire career smashing glass ceilings and influencing the next generation of young women, Harris has completely redefined what it means to be a woman in politics. In We're Speaking, Palepu connects illuminating stories from Harris's unique biography with tactical...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
viii, 257 pages ; 24 cm
Description
Una biografía reveladora de la primera mujer negra que se presentó a la vicepresidencia muestra cómo la hija de dos inmigrantes en la segregada California se convirtió en uno de los jugadores de poder más efectivos en los Estados Unidos.
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
DVD-R. This documentary examines amazing Black women that shaped America and made it what it is today. Highlighting their accomplishments, dedication, and achievements, this program focuses on their place in American history, what their lives were like, what they did, and what they endured. Their common thread of determination, courage, and commitment is consistent as a universal theme in all their lives. It portrays some of the stories of these women...
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There's very little that's conventional about Kamala Harris, yet her personal story also represents the best of America. Morain introduces us to the fast-rising prosecutor, who became the first Black female attorney general in California history. He shows us that Harris is a shrewd strategist, a risk-taker who ran for the United States Senate, embraced Barack Obama's candidacy when he was just a long shot, and cares for both her personal and political...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
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...
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