Sharice’s Big Voice A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Sharice’s Big Voice A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman by Sharice Davids is a picture book autobiography published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2021. This 40-page book, written in English, narrates the inspiring journey of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress and the first LGBTQ congressperson from Kansas. The narrative explores her childhood aspirations and the challenges she faced during her campaign, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of doubt.
Readers will find a beautifully illustrated account by Ojibwe Woodland artist Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, which complements the text and highlights Indigenous culture. The book encourages young readers to embrace their voices and reinforces the message that everyone deserves to be seen and heard. Additionally, the back matter includes insights about the Ho-Chunk and an inspiring letter from Davids, making this edition a thoughtful resource for those interested in biography, social activism, and the political landscape in the United States.
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This 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.
When 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.
But everyone’s path looks different and everyone’s path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids’ path to Congress.
Beautifully 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!
The 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.
“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.” (Kirkus starred review)
“The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech (“Everyone’s 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.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Affecting picture-book autobiography.” (The Horn Book)
Acclaim includes:
- A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year 2022 – Outstanding Merit in biography and memoir
- On Here Wee Read’s 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children’s Books
- 2022 ALSC Notable Children’s Books in the middle readers category
- 2022 Booklist from Rise: A Feminist Book Project–Early Readers Nonfiction
- Nominee for 2022 Reading the West book award
- Selected as CCBC Choices 2022–biography, autobiography and memoir
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