Kamala and Mayas Big Idea
Author(s): Meena Harris
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 authors 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. Womens 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 authors aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of childrens ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood.
A New York Times bestseller!
Review(s):
“An inspirational reminder to choose courage over fear, Kamala and Mayas Big Idea teaches a powerful lesson: if youre willing to fight with everything youve got, no dream is too big. A must read for little girls around the world.”
Kamala and Mayas 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.
I love this bookthe power of persistence and being bold is one of the most important lessons we can teach young people.
ISBN:9780062937407
