Maya's Big Question

Written by Meena Harris · Illustrated by Marissa Valdez

Part of the Ambitious Girl, 2 series

A curious girl challenges history by building a monument for women.

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40 pages· 953 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~580L

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Bookroo's summary

Maya, a curious young girl, visits Washington, DC, and notices a lack of monuments honoring women. Inspired by a wise park ranger, she embarks on a mission to create a tribute to the women in her community. With creativity and determination, Maya faces the challenge of building something monumental. Can she rally her community and make history? This inspiring tale encourages questioning the status quo and celebrates ambition and creativity.

From the publisher

A young girl is determined to celebrate the women in her community and beyond in this inspiring book by #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris. Maya is proud of who she is: a curious kid who loves to ask questions. When her class takes a trip to Washington, DC, and only visits monuments dedicated to men, Maya asks: “Where are all the women?” With help from a park ranger who knows that asking questions is one of the most powerful things you can do, Maya decides to celebrate the women in her community with a monument of their own. But how can a kid build something so big? It takes creativity, community, and ambition–and Maya is the right person for the job! Inspired by real-life park ranger Betty Reid Soskin, this latest book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meena Harris encourages kids to question the status quo, and to embrace their part in writing the next chapter of history. Don’t miss the other Ambitious Girl books: Ambitious Girl A Is for Ambitious

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