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The truths we hold : an American journey / Kamala Harris ; adapted for young readers for Ruby Shamir.
The autobiographical memoir of the first woman, African American, and South Asian American to become attorney general of the State of California, and the second black woman ever elected to the United States Senate. Harris discusses the impact that her family and community had on her life, and how she came to discover her own sense of self and purpose.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781984837066
- ISBN: 1984837060
- Physical Description: xv, 288 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: Young readers edition.
- Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2019.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Edition statement from the dust jacket. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-281) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | For the people -- A voice for justice -- Underwater -- Wedding bells -- I say we fight -- We are better than this -- Every body -- The cost of living -- Smart on security -- What I've learned. |
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- 4 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | B H314 2019 (Text) | 33126024094298 | YA Biography | Available | - |
| Covington Branch | B H314 2019 (Text) | 33126024884961 | YA Biography | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | B H314 2019 (Text) | 33126024884979 | YA Biography | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | B H314 2019 (Text) | 33126024094371 | YA Biography | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The civil rights leader, senator, and former attorney general of California draws on the lessons of her activist immigrant family to make recommendations for the universal issues of today, including economic inequality, health care, and national security. - Penguin Putnam
Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life.
With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way?
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In this young readers edition of Kamala Harrisâs memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds most dearâthose of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance all dreams are possible.