{"product_id":"kamala-raised-her-hand-9780316587730","title":"Kamala Raised Her Hand","description":"\u003cb\u003eA picture book celebration of United States Vice President Kamala Harris--the first female, Black, and South Asian American person to be vice president of the US--from her childhood to her historic run for president.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ever since she was a child defending against classroom bullies, Kamala Harris has been raising her hand. She raised her hand to advocate in her neighborhood, on her college campus, in court, and in Congress. Then in 2021, Kamala Harris raised her hand and became the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American vice president in the nation's history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This celebration of standing up for what you believe in is a powerful message to children everywhere that you can find your voice, and find the courage to raise \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e hand for what you believe in, too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaakhee Mirchandani \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning writer and editor. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eMama's Roti\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Diwali Light\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHair Twins\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: Kalpana Chawla\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSuper Satya Saves the Day\u003c\/i\u003e. Raakhee loves libraries, french fries and New Jersey. She lives in Hoboken, NJ, with her husband Agan and daughter Satya. She invites you to follow her on Instagram @RaakstarWrites or visit her online at raakstarwrites.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupriya Kelkar\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in the Midwest, where she learned Hindi as a child by watching three Hindi movies a week. Supriya is a screenwriter and an international bestselling, award-winning author of middle grade novels, like \u003ci\u003eAmerican as Paneer Pie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThat Thing about Bollywood\u003c\/i\u003e; the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAnd Yet You Shine: The Kohinoor Diamond, Colonization, and Resistance\u003c\/i\u003e, and the illustrator of several picture books for kids, including \u003ci\u003eMy Diwali Light\u003c\/i\u003e (written by Raakhee Mirchandani). She invites you to visit her at supriyakelkar.com. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874881474834,"sku":"9780316587730","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a77f4e48-f114-455e-85ca-b6eb2c479110.jpg?v=1738010197","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kamala-raised-her-hand-9780316587730","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}