Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea

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Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea was written by Meena Harris

Summary

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. [1]

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Kamala and Maya's Big Idea's story is based on the lives of Harris' mother and aunt. In an interview to Business Insider, one of the reasons Harris decided to write the book and work as a children's author was so she could tell stories that were inspirational to her as she grew up. This included "these lessons around things like community organizing, around coalition building, around leaning on your community." [2]

A quote review from one of online site shown how worthy this book is to read to the young readers, "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 [3] 

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