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

On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books!

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 Review)

This 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 here's the thing: 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.

Author: Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 06/01/2021
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 11.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780062979667
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 05/24/2021
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2021
Shelf Awareness 06/18/2021
Booklist 07/01/2021 pg. 67
School Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 111