My Little Golden Book about Kamala Harris
Author: Rajani LaRocca
Illustrator: Ashley Evans
Overview:
Leaders aren’t born, it’s the choices they make that make them leaders. In this lesson, students explore how Kamala Harris became a leader who inspires others through courage and kindness. They build vocabulary, practice listening skills, and express how they can lead by helping and doing what’s right in their everyday lives.
Standard:
Social Studies:
113.11(b)(5)(A): Identify roles of authority figures (e.g., president, teacher, principal)
113.11(b)(6)(A): Identify contributions of historical figures who helped shape the community and nation.
ELA and Reading:
110.2(b)(2)(A): Recognize spoken alliteration, rhyme, and beginning sounds.
110.2(b)(3)(A): Develop vocabulary through listening and discussion.
110.2(b)(4)(A): Retell or act out important events in a text.
110.2(b)(5)(B): Make personal connections to ideas in the text.