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Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman

by Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays

CCBC Review:

“When I was young, I liked to talk. A lot! (I still do!)” Sharice Davids, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, describes her journey to becoming a U.S. congresswoman representing Kansas in this picture-book autobiography in which the engaging first-person narrative makes her gift for connecting with others apparent. Davids notes that she learned early on that “the best way to learn about people is to listen to them.” She’s gotten lifelong inspiration from her mom, a single parent serving in the military, whom she describes as “focused and fierce … confident and kind.” Her mom taught her to be a hard worker whether on a job or pursuing something she loves, like martial arts, at which Davids competed before turning her attention to law school. Appealing digital illustrations by Ojibwe artist Joshua Pawis-Steckley provide a perfect backdrop for this dynamic account. Back matter includes a note from the author and illustrator, and an essay about Ho-Chunk culture and history by a former Ho-Chunk nation president. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center

Illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 6-9
Age Range: PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7) Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Formats: Biography, Autobiography and Memoir Picture book
Subjects: 21st Century Autobiography/Memoir First/Native Nations Girls and Women Ho-Chunk People Mothers Politics and Political Systems
Diversity subject: Indigenous LGBTQ Non-Fiction
On CCBC Booklist: Wisconsin Social Studies Standards: Suggested Books for K-5

Publishers: Harper, HarperCollins
Publish Year: 2021
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9780062979667
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 920 Davids

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