Coming Soon: Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids Reads Her New Book

The Johnson County Library offers a family friendly event that hopes to encourage youngsters to share their dreams with a groundbreaking local politico.

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"Kansas 3rd district congresswoman Sharice Davids loves encouraging kids to use their voice and lift up their communities. Join us for a reading and discussion with Rep. Davids, co-author Nancy Mays, and illustrator Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley as they talk about the art and story in Sharice's Big Voice. Their book tells the triumphant story of Davids, one of the first two Native American women ever elected to Congress and the first openly LGBTQ+ congressperson to represent Kansas in Washington."

Even better, there's an opportunity for audience participation so that local youngster can follow in the footsteps of the LGBT pioneer . . .

In connection with our author event with Congresswoman Sharice Davids and her debut children’s book, Sharice’s Big Voice, kids are invited to join our youth writing and art contest, Reaching for Your Dreams. In Sharice’s Big Voice, Sharice dreamed of making a difference in this world by pursuing politics and now represents Kansas as a Congresswoman. What are your dreams? How will you accomplish them? What stands in your way? How will you stay motivated and what happens if you fail? Any or all of these questions and more can be explored in your submission. Short stories, essays, poems and art can be submitted Sept. 1-14.. Winners will received a copy of Sharice’s Big Voice signed by the authors and illustrator. Open to ages 10 and under.

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Meet the Author & Illustrator: Sharice Davids with Nancy K Mays and Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

Register for this program online or call 816.260.4600. Kansas 3rd district congresswoman Sharice Davids loves encouraging kids to use their voice and lift up their communities. Join us for a reading and discussion with Rep. Davids, co-author Nancy Mays, and illustrator Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley as they talk about the art and story in Sharice's Big Voice.