Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America – A Motivational LGBTQ+ Memoir of a Black Woman in American Politics

“Moving Forward arrives at a moment when inspiration, insight, and optimism are in short supply. Karine Jean-Pierre delivers all three in abundance.” —Stacey Abrams, author of Lead from the Outside

“Karine Jean-Pierre illuminates her path to insider status so others can follow in her footsteps.”—Essence

“Jean-Pierre inspires us to get involved in politics—every single one of us, no matter where we are from or who we are.”—The Atlantic

Everyone's path into politics is different. In Moving Forward, Karine Jean-Pierre tells her own story, looking back on her life as a first-generation Haitian American. And she shares what she's learned about politics, offering a handbook for anyone who wants to take part, no matter how or where they grew up or how young or old they might be.

Those who care for America are filled with a historic sense of urgency. Together we can create positive change, and, in this book, Karine Jean-Pierre shows us how.

Karine Jean-Pierre is the former Press Secretary and Special Advisor to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. She is the first Black, person of color and openly queer person to serve as White House Press Secretary, and she is the longest standing female in the role. As a long-time advisor to President Biden, Karine has worked in senior communications and political offices in both the Biden and Obama Administrations. Prior to her time in the White House, Karine was the Chief Public Affairs Officer for MoveOn.org. Born in Martinique and raised in New York, she is a graduate of Columbia University.