Summary
Superheroes Are Everywhere is a children's book written by Vice President of the United States and former Senator Kamala Harris and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe. It was published on January 8, 2019.[1]
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| Author | Kamala Harris |
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| Illustrator | Mechal Renee Roe |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Philomel Books |
Publication date | January 8, 2019 |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 978-1-984837-49-3 |
| OCLC | 1135291675 |
| Preceded by | Smart on Crime |
| Followed by | The Truths We Hold |
Contents edit
The book teaches that superheroes can be found everywhere in real life, from family members, to friends, to teachers at school and college, based upon the author's life.[1]
Reception edit
Booklist said that the book "offers a solid message: a superhero could be anyone, including you [the reader]."[1] Likewise, Common Sense Media called it an "encouraging, uplifting book [that] inspires kids to recognize the superheroes all around them and promise to be, like them, brave, kind, helpful, and more."[2]
Misinformation about distribution edit
An April 24, 2021 New York Post cover story by Laura Italiano falsely claimed that the book was being distributed to immigrant children in a shelter in Long Beach, California in "welcome kits."[3] The story was later debunked — the facility has one copy of the book that was donated to its library.[4] Chair of the Republican National Committee Ronna McDaniel, Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton promoted the rumor and suggested that Harris may have profited from the situation at the expense of taxpayers.[3][5][6] As a result of the controversy, Italiano confirmed that she had deliberately written a false story and resigned.[7]
Financial windfall edit
According to White House Financial Disclosures, Harris earned more than $130,000 in royalties for Superheroes Are Everywhere during the year 2021. These royalties were reported as gross income on Harris's Office of Government Ethics Form 278e.[8] The royalty income is in addition to her $235,100 annual salary as Vice President of the United States.
References edit
- ^ a b c Harris, Kamala (2019). Superheroes are Everywhere. Penguin. ISBN 978-1984837493.
- ^ McMahon, Regan. "Superheroes Are Everywhere". Commons Sense Media. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ a b O'Rourke, Ciara (April 27, 2021). "No, the Biden administration isn't buying Kamala Harris' book for migrant children". PolitiFact. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ Dale, Daniel (April 28, 2021). "New York Post temporarily deletes, then edits false story that claimed Harris' book was given out in migrant 'welcome kits'". CNN. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ Mastrangelo, Dominick (27 April 2021). "New York Post deletes story alleging Kamala Harris book given to migrant children". The Hill. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Palma, Bethania (April 27, 2021). "Did Biden Admin Give Migrant Kids Kamala Harris' Book?". Snopes. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ Farhi, Paul (April 28, 2021). "A New York Post story about Kamala Harris triggered conservative outrage. Almost all of it was wrong. Now the reporter has resigned". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "Vice President's 2021 Financial Disclosure Report" (PDF). The White House. May 6, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
External links edit
- Reading by Senator Harris on YouTube
