Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

by Meena Harris (Author) Ana Ramírez González (Illustrator)

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of Meena Harris's aunt, US Senator Kamala Harris, and Meena's mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris. Share this inspiring picture book with young readers to help introduce vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: They would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground!

This is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood.

A New York Times bestseller!

"A must read for little girls around the world."--Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts

"An inspiring tale."--Stacey Abrams, Former Minority Leader, Georgia House of Representatives; Founder and Chair, Fair Fight Action

"I love this book."--Megan Rapinoe, Co-Captain, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

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$18.99

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The perfect text for both budding activists and children interested in what Vice President Harris was like as a child. 

Review quotes

"Kamala and Maya's Big Idea is an inspiring tale that shows children the art of the possible when cooperation and imagination meet determined young minds. A simple but moving lesson on the power of organizing will resonate for this next generation of young leaders. More importantly, it will spark those who feel too small to chase their own big ideas and change their corner of our world."—Stacey Abrams, Former Minority Leader, Georgia House of Representatives; Founder and Chair, Fair Fight Action
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780062937407
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Publication date
June 20, 2020
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV023000 - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | City & Town Life
JUV004020 - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Playgrounds
Harris, Kamala
Harris, Maya
Community activists

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