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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The A Girl Named series tells the stories of how ordinary American girls grew up to be extraordinary American women. It took a lot of determination, courage, and confidence to become the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party. A Girl Named Hillary tells of the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Senator Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She made history as the first Black and Indian woman to lead a major ticket. Follow her fight to the White House!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Formats
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...