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. '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.' (Kirkus starred review)

'Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The back matter includes information about the Ho-Chunk written by former Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, an artist note, and an inspiring letter to children from Sharice Davids. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids' path to Congress.īeautifully illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist, this powerful autobiographical picture book teaches readers to use their big voice and that everyone deserves to be seen-and heard! They said she couldn't win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from.īut everyone's path looks different and everyone's path has obstacles. 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. When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she'd be in Congress. Davids, co-author Nancy Mays, and illustrator Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley as they talk about the art and story in Sharices Big Voice. Join us for a reading and discussion with Rep. This acclaimed 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. Kansas 3rd district congresswoman Sharice Davids loves encouraging kids to use their voice and lift up their communities.

Sharice's Big Voice by Sharice Davids