Kamala and Maya's Big Idea facts for kids
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| Author | Meena Harris |
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| Illustrator | Ana Ramírez González |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Balzer + Bray |
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Publication date
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2020 |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 978-0-0630-1891-4 |
| Followed by | Ambitious Girl |
Kamala and Maya's Big Idea is a fun children's book written by Meena Harris. Ana Ramírez González drew all the pictures. It came out in 2020 and was the first book Meena Harris ever wrote for kids. The story is about the childhood of Kamala and Maya Harris. Kamala is the author's aunt, and Maya is her mother.
What the Story is About
The book tells the story of two sisters, Kamala and Maya Harris. They live in an apartment building. But there is no good place for them to play outside.
One day, the girls get a great idea. They decide to turn the empty courtyard into a playground. The problem is, the grown-ups don't want to help. Also, the girls don't have money for playground stuff.
So, Kamala and Maya start a plan. They ask other kids in the building to join them. They hang up posters and even have a garage sale. This helps them get some adults to donate things for the playground. They also raise money to buy what they need.
The Idea Behind the Book
The story in Kamala and Maya's Big Idea is based on real events. It comes from the childhood of Meena Harris's mother and aunt.
Meena Harris shared why she wanted to write this book. She said she wanted to tell stories that inspired her when she was young. These stories taught her about important ideas. These ideas included working together in a community. They also taught about building groups to achieve goals. And they showed how to rely on your community for support.
