The Truths We Hold: An American Journey (Young Readers Edition), Paperback

With her nomination for vice president, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as Attorney General of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way?

In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we learn about the impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds most dear--those of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance all dreams are possible.

About author(s):Kamala Harris (kamalaharris.org) serves as a U.S. senator from California and is the vice president-elect of the U.S. Before becoming a senator, she worked in the Alameda County district attorney's office, and was later elected district attorney of San Francisco and then Attorney General of California. The second African American woman and the first person of Indian descent ever elected to the U.S. Senate, and the first woman, African American, and person of Indian descent ever to be elected to the vice presidency, she works hard to make sure all people have equal rights, especially kids. You can follow Kamala Harris on Facebook at Facebook.com/KamalaHarris or on Twitter @KamalaHarris.