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Maya's Big Question

by Meena Harris Publisher: LITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R

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A question about whose stories are remembered

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A question about whose stories are remembered

During a class visit to Washington, DC, Maya notices that the monuments her class sees honor only men. With encouragement from a park ranger inspired by Betty Reid Soskin, she turns that observation into a community project: creating a monument celebrating women. The story links curiosity with civic action, showing how a child’s question can open a conversation about whose contributions are represented in public spaces. Creativity, collaboration, and ambition shape Maya’s effort to make room for women’s stories in the history her community commemorates.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in stories about asking questions and taking initiative.
  • Families and educators looking for a picture-book starting point for conversations about women’s representation in public monuments.
  • Young readers drawn to stories where a community works together on a shared project.

Themes

Women’s representation in historyCuriosity and questioningCommunity collaborationAmbition and civic action

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Book overview

A NationalBestseller! 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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