{"product_id":"sharices-big-voice-sharice-davids-9780062979667","title":"Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis acclaimed picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she'd be in Congress. And she never thought she'd be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn't win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut everyone's path looks different and everyone's path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids' path to Congress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist, this powerful autobiographical picture book teaches readers to use their big voice and that everyone deserves to be seen--and heard!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe back matter includes information about the Ho-Chunk written by former Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, an artist note, and an inspiring letter to children from Sharice Davids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text.\" (\u003cem\u003eKirkus s\u003c\/em\u003etarred review)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech (\"\u003cem\u003eEveryone's\u003c\/em\u003e path looks different\"), with a message of service that includes fun biographical facts, such as her love of Bruce Lee. Pawis-Steckley (who is Ojibwe Woodland) contributes boldly lined and colored digital illustrations, inflected with Native symbols and bold colors. A hopeful and accessible picture book profile.\"\u003cem\u003e (Publishers Weekly)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A\u003c\/em\u003effecting picture-book autobiography.\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaim includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2022 - Outstanding Merit in biography and memoirOn Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books2022 ALSC Notable Children's Books in the middle readers category2022 Booklist from Rise: A Feminist Book Project--Early Readers NonfictionNominee for 2022 Reading the West book awardSelected as CCBC Choices 2022--biography, autobiography and memoir\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0062979663\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062979667\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 11.20w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e513446 \/ Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/24\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/18\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2021 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2021 pg. 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2021 - Recommended, Satisfactory","brand":"Sharice Davids","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44053520646399,"sku":"9780062979667","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9497ac1d-2faf-44c3-8585-bcc7c628dba1.jpg?v=1685024809","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sharices-big-voice-sharice-davids-9780062979667","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}