And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids' path to Congress. But here's the thing: Everyone's path looks different and everyone's path has obstacles. They said she couldn't win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. And she never thought she'd be one of the first Native American women in Congress. A picture book autobiography that tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress. This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first two Native American women ever elected to Congress - and the first openly LGBTQ+ congressperson to represent Kansas in Washington. When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she'd be in Congress. (Publishers Weekly) 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. A hopeful and accessible picture book profile. Pawis-Steckley (who is Ojibwe Woodland) contributes boldly lined and colored digital illustrations, inflected with Native symbols and bold colors. Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman is on sale now. (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.

The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text. Summary: Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people.

Sharice's Big Voice by Sharice Davids