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  • 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… Read More

  • The awesome, bold, charming, and decidedly ambitious new picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris, is also a must-have ABC book. The #1 bestselling team behind Ambitious Girl is back to take AG on a new adventure.… Read More

  • INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! INSTANT #1 INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER! Anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering picture book from Meena Harris, New York Times-bestselling author of Kamala and Maya's Big Idea. When a young… Read More

Meena Harris

About the Author

Meena Harris was born into a family of ambitious women whose legacy continues to inspire her. She is a lawyer, a CEO, and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, A Is for Ambitious, The Truth About Mrs. Claus, and Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea. In 2017 she founded Phenomenal Media, a values-driven, 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities. She currently resides in the Bay Area with her husband and two daughters.

Marissa Valdez is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Ambitious Girl, A Is for Ambitious, and the Hattie Harmony books by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett. She hopes that her work encourages young girls to be ambitious and to dream big. She has a BFA in animation from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and has worked as a preschool teacher, graphic designer, and freelance illustrator. She invites you to visit her online at marissavaldez.com.

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