Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea

Written by Meena Harris

Narrated by Meena Harris

INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT–ELECT KAMALA HARRIS!

A beautiful, empowering 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.

Don't miss this audiobook edition, read by the author, Meena 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!

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Jun 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9780063019256

Meena Harris

Meena Harris was born into a family of strong women whose legacy continues to inspire her. Meena herself is a lawyer and entrepreneur. In 2017 she founded Phenomenal, a values-driven, 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities. She currently resides in San Francisco with her partner and two daughters.

Reviews for Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea

[Kyle Licht · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a great and brief children’s book. I listened to the ten-minute audiobook and didn’t get to see any of the illustrations unfortunately. The author, Meena Harris, is the niece of Kamala Harris and daughter of Maya Harris, from whom the book is inspired. After researching Kamala Harris, I stumbled upon it and figured I could listen to it, being so short. It is an allegory for political activism, showing two children trying to get a playground built. I love that it focuses on the leadership and empowerment of two young black girls and I love that the book promotes persistence and determination. They have to write letters, rewrite letters, talk to the supervisor, get advice from adults, get help from people around the community, to fundraise, to utilize resources and skills they have, and to achieve their goal through ethical and kind practices. This is a great lesson for kids and progressive book.