Editorial review
If Kamala Can: . . . You Can Too!
By Carole Boston Weatherford
Carole Boston Weatherford’s If Kamala Can...You Can Too! is an inspiring and wonderfully written picture book that celebrates the life and achievements of Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President of the United Stat...
Reviewed by CANREADS
Carole Boston Weatherford’s If Kamala Can...You Can Too! is an inspiring and wonderfully written picture book that celebrates the life and achievements of Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President of the United States of America. Aimed at young readers, it intertwines key milestones from Harris’s life with empowering messages that encourage children to dream big—presenting her story as proof that glass ceilings can, and will, be broken.
Weatherford’s lyrical, repetitive structure—centred around the refrain “If Kamala Can . . . You Can Too!”—makes for a highly engaging and accessible read-aloud, while Ariana Pacino’s vibrant and expressive illustrations beautifully capture Harris’s warmth, determination, and pride at every age. The book also encourages conversations about civic engagement, diversity, and representation, offering a meaningful entry point into political literacy for children.
Weatherford celebrates Harris’s achievements, all the while inspiring young minds to pursue their dreams, just like Kamala Harris. Both a biography and a motivational guide, If Kamala Can... You Can Too! is a feel-good read for children and adults alike, showing that with determination and respect, anything is possible.
—CANREADS BOOK REVIEW
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