Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Written by Meena Harris · Illustrated by Ana Ramírez González and Ana Ramirez Gonzalez

Two sisters work together to build a playground in their apartment building's courtyard.

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32 pages· 793 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Kamala and Maya, two determined sisters, dream of turning their barren apartment courtyard into a vibrant playground. Faced with challenges, they unite their community to bring their vision to life. Inspired by true events from Kamala Harris's childhood, this story highlights the power of perseverance and the impact children can have when they work together. Will their big idea succeed against the odds? Discover how a simple dream can transform a neighborhood and inspire change.

From the publisher

“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

Meena Harris debuts with an empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of her aunt, US Senator Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer, and policy expert Maya 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.

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