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Kamala Harris appears to be gaining momentum after President Joe Biden’s news that he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Harris as the Democratic Party nominee. In the days since Biden’s announcement, Democrats have seen both fundraising numbers and political allies lining up behind the Vice President, as she prepares to face off against Donald Trump in November.
The momentum is crossing over into the sales arena as well, with unofficial “Kamala 2024” merch dropping online, and renewed interest in the former California senator’s 2019 memoir. In fact, Amazon reports that orders of Harris’ memoir soared a whopping 60,378% at one point, since the weekend, with the book now topping Amazon’s women’s biographies chart, among others (it’s currently up 200% on Amazon’s “Movers & Shakers” chart).
Harris has written two non-fiction books and one children’s book, though there are other books about the Vice President online. Here’s a look at some of the titles that have returned to the charts since Harris became the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
OFFICIAL MEMOIR
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey
Originally released in 2019, Vice President Harris’ memoir has returned to Amazon’s bestselling biographies chart (ironically just behind J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy“). Harris’ book details her upbringing as the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, and the lessons she learned about social justice and compassion while growing up in Oakland, California.
Amazon has Harris’ official memoir on sale for under $10 right now. You can also listen to the official audiobook — narrated by Harris herself — on Audible. The streaming service has a two-month free trial that you can use to listen to “The Truths We Hold” online for free.
YOUNG READERS EDITION
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey (Young Readers Edition)
Harris also has a “young readers edition” of her book, designed for children ages 12-15. This version is currently topping Amazon’s teen biographies chart, with reviewers calling it an “easy-read version” of the original, that’s “heartwarming” and “inspiring.” As the publisher description states, “This book challenges us to become leaders in our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance, all dreams are possible.”
CHILDREN'S BOOK
Superheroes Are Everywhere
Released in 2021, Harris’ kids book is currently back on Amazon’s bestselling children’s political biographies chart. Inspired by her own childhood — and her love for superheroes — the 40-page picture book inspires the next generation to find their voice, while showing them that “the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us” — no cape required.
CRIME PROCEDURAL
Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor's Plan to Make Us Safer
Originally written in 2009 by the then-San Francisco District Attorney, “Smart on Crime” details the career prosecutor’s thoughts on how to improve law enforcement while ending the cycle of repeat offenders. As the publisher notes state, “‘Smart on Crime’ spells out the policy shifts required to increase public safety, reduce costs, and strengthen our communities.”
PICTURE BOOK
My Little Golden Book About Kamala Harris
The “Little Golden Book” series has featured everyone from Taylor Swift to Lady Gaga, and now, the presidential candidate gets the kid-friendly biography treatment in this 24-page picture book. Currently the number-one book on Amazon’s multicultural children’s biographies list, Harris’ “Little Golden Book” is an easy and inspiring read-aloud for young girls, boys and families alike.
PRESCHOOL PICK
Kamala Harris (Little People, BIG DREAMS, 68)
Part of the “Little People, BIG DREAMS” series, this children’s book tells the story of how Harris made it to the White House, through quirky, full-color illustrations and easy-to-read text. From her early life in California, to going to law school, to becoming a senator and now-Vice President, this book encourages kids to dream big to “achieve incredible things.” (This book is also available in a Spanish version for $7 at Target.com).
UNOFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY
Kamala's Way: An American Life
While much has been written about Vice President Harris in the press, there aren’t many books out (yet) about the Democratic presidential nominee. “Kamala’s Way,” from former Los Angeles Times reporter Dan Morain, tries to fill in the blanks, offering a detailed take from someone who has been following Harris’ career from the very start. Per publisher Simon & Schuster, this book reveals the “values and priorities, the kind of people she brings into her orbit, the sorts of problems she’s good at solving, and the missteps, risks, and bold moves she’s made on her way to the top.”
