Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"An inspirational reminder to choose courage over fear,
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea teaches a powerful lesson: if you're
willing to fight with everything you've got, no dream is too big. A
must read for little girls around the world." Elizabeth Warren, U.S.
Senator from Massachusetts
Review
"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
Review
"I love this book — the power
of persistence and being bold is one of the most important lessons we
can teach young people." Megan Rapinoe, Co-Captain, U.S. Women's
National Soccer Team
Synopsis
INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT 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
About the Author
Meena Harris is one of the most powerful and dynamic young leaders in America. As the founder of the groundbreaking Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign, she is a respected entrepreneur and is recognized as an influential voice for women’s equality. Currently Meena is Head of Strategy and Leadership at Uber, where she leads brand transformation initiatives focused on corporate citizenship, customer loyalty, and employee engagement. Meena also is an attorney with extensive experience in data privacy and cybersecurity. She has been featured in the New York Times, AdWeek, Elle, and more. She is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, and currently resides in San Francisco with her partner and two daughters.
Ana Ramírez González worked as a visual development artist on Pixar’s Oscar-winning film Coco and illustrated the companion picture book Coco: Miguel and the Grand Harmony by Matt de la Peña. Ana is also the illustrator of Maybe Tomorrow? by Charlotte Agell. She grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico, and lives in Oakland, California.