Superheroes Are Everywhere
What’s inside...
In this empowering and joyful picture book, Kamala Harris takes readers through her life, encouraging them that the power to make the world a better place is inside everyone. Illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe with engaging art, the book also includes a guide to being a superhero, inspiring kids to embrace their inner hero, cape and mask optional. From Senator Kamala Harris comes a picture book memoir with an empowering message: Superheroes are all around us--and if we try, we can all be heroes too. Before Kamala Harris became a district attorney and a United States senator, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street--there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be. In this empowering and joyful picture-book memoir that speaks directly to kids, Kamala Harris shows them that the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us. And with fun and engaging art by Mechal Renee Roe, as well as a guide to being a superhero at the end, this book is sure to have kids taking up the superhero mantle (cape and mask optional).
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Who is your favorite superhero in the book and why do you admire them?
What qualities make someone a superhero in real life?
Can you think of a time when someone you know acted like a superhero?
How can we help others and be superheroes in our own community?
What superhero power would you like to have to make the world a better place?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, use affirmative language to validate your child's opinions and feelings about the superheroes.
Connect the stories to real-life examples of everyday heroes, such as family members, teachers, or community helpers, to make the conversation more relatable.
Encourage your child to come up with ideas on how they can be a superhero, reinforcing the theme that everyone has the power to make a difference.
Use the illustrations in the book as visual cues to foster deeper understanding and engagement with the story.
End your discussion by planning a 'superhero day' where you both do something special for someone else, bringing the book's message into action.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empowerment through role models
Explanation: Kamala Harris introduces children to a variety of superheroes in everyday life, from family members to community leaders, illustrating that heroes are not only found in comics but all around us.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize and appreciate the positive qualities in the people around them, inspiring them to develop these characteristics in themselves.
Example Lesson: Importance of values
Explanation: The book emphasizes core values like kindness, bravery, and perseverance through the stories of different heroes.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to practice these values in their daily interactions, fostering a better understanding and application of good moral principles.
Example Lesson: Diversity and inclusion
Explanation: Harris highlights heroes from various backgrounds and professions, promoting a message of inclusivity and representation.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate diversity and teaches them to respect and embrace differences among people in their communities.
Example Lesson: Self-belief and confidence
Explanation: The narrative encourages children to see themselves as heroes with the potential to achieve great things.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by developing confidence in their abilities and learning to take on challenges with a positive mindset.
Example Lesson: Community involvement
Explanation: The book inspires children to be proactive in their communities and contribute positively just like the role models showcased.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to engage in community service or local events, understanding their impact on their community and fostering a sense of responsibility.