Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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Inspiring, colorful story of senator's lifetime of work.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
KAMALA HARRIS: ROOTED IN JUSTICE follows the lifetime of work by the leader who became the first Black female attorney general in California and the second Black United States senator. Much of the book focuses on her earlier years: her immigrant parents and their family, her childhood influences in Oakland, California, and Montreal, Canada, activism, and all levels of school. The latter part of the book follows her extensive career in justice work and politics, through her 2020 presidential run.
Is It Any Good?
Packed with facts and personal information, this is more than a standard picture book and provides young readers with an excellent biography of a driven, trailblazing Black woman. The story is told as a conversation with a young Black girl, so there are lots of ways for readers to connect Harris' experiences with their own. Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice is an inspiring call to action, and shows how much perseverance and hard work it takes to be a success. The message here centers on fighting for justice, but it returns over and over again to the work required to make forward progress. And Laura Freeman's colorful, engaging illustrations on every page reflect the vibrant life Harris built and the energy in her communities.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice shows many kinds of public service. What ways would you like to help your community?
People can contribute in large and small ways. How do you hope to make your mark on history?
What other books have you read about people who work toward justice?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Laura Freeman
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Activism , Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Book type : Non-Fiction
- Publisher : Atheneum Books For Young Readers
- Publication date : August 25, 2020
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 4 - 8
- Number of pages : 40
- Available on : Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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