Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea
This book offers kids the chance to see themselves as community innovators. When Kamala and Maya see an empty courtyard, they dreamed a playground to fill the empty space. They transformed this dream into an idea! In order to make this dream a reality, they had to talk to their landlord.
When they meet with him, he says no. This no was not a reason for them to give up. Conversely, they engaged in dialogue with their peers and community members, organized, planned, and raised money. This work led to their idea becoming a reality. This story teaches children that making change requires faith in their idea, collective work and responsibility, and joy.
This book offers kids the chance to see themselves as community innovators. When Kamala and Maya see an empty courtyard, they dreamed a playground to fill the empty space. They transformed this dream into an idea! In order to make this dream a reality, they had to talk to their landlord.
When they meet with him, he says no. This no was not a reason for them to give up. Conversely, they engaged in dialogue with their peers and community members, organized, planned, and raised money. This work led to their idea becoming a reality. This story teaches children that making change requires faith in their idea, collective work and responsibility, and joy.
This book offers kids the chance to see themselves as community innovators. When Kamala and Maya see an empty courtyard, they dreamed a playground to fill the empty space. They transformed this dream into an idea! In order to make this dream a reality, they had to talk to their landlord.
When they meet with him, he says no. This no was not a reason for them to give up. Conversely, they engaged in dialogue with their peers and community members, organized, planned, and raised money. This work led to their idea becoming a reality. This story teaches children that making change requires faith in their idea, collective work and responsibility, and joy.
