A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Written by Sharice Davids with Nancy K. Mays, Illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Sharice Davids is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin. Her people call themselves “People of the Big Voice”. Not only has she used her voice to communicate. She practices listening to others as well. Her journey from childhood to congress is an interesting read. The Ojibwe Woodland art style does a beautiful job of representing the story.
This would be a good book for kids to check out to do research on people in government or from a Native American tribe. I’m concerned that children will have a hard time finding this book unless an adult assigns it to them. But when they do find it, I believe they will be inspired.Reviewed by Merri Rygg, Media Clerk, Harry S Truman Elementary School Library
Review shared in January 2022
Rating: ★★★½✩ (3.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 2-5
Book Website: www.sharicesbigvoice.com
Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Written by Sharice Davids with Nancy K. Mays, Illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
40 pages
Release Date: June 1, 2021
ISBN: 9780062979667
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
