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Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea by Meena Harris

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Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea

Meena Harris

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · June 2, 2020

Reading lane: Activism & Social Justice

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Small Ideas, Shared Effort

A warm picture-book read about children’s initiative and what a community can make possible together.

Come here for

  • A child-centered story of turning an idea into action
  • A hopeful look at neighbors joining forces

Expect

  • An accessible picture-book experience
  • An uplifting tone rooted in a true childhood story

Book Details

Authors
Meena Harris
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
June 2, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Activism & Social Justice · Social Activist Biographies for Kids
Reading lane
Activism & Social Justice

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • US Biographies

  • US: African American Stories

  • New Baby Stories

  • Sibling Stories

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  • Girls & Young Women

  • U.S. History

  • City & Town Life

  • Country Life

About This Book

INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS! 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 the author’s aunt, Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris. “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...

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INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS! 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 the author’s aunt, Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris. “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 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!

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