Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
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.
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 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!
Target age group 4-8
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 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!
Target age group 4-8
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group6 to 8 yrs
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Grade LevelK-2
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeActivism & Social Justice
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Awards
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AuthorHarris, Meena
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AR Level2.9
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Dewey796.068
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PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
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Publication Date6/2/2020
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Pages32
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Dimensions0.6 H × 11 L × 8.7 W
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Case Qty36
