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

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

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During her campaign

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and identity as a Native woman in America

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an elderly foul-mouthed card shark who is one of the few among her community steeped in the traditions of her people and knowledgeable about their ancient enemies