DC Public Library and Politics and Prose are excited to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Meena Harris for a special event for Beyond the Book families.
Meena will read her newest title A Is For Ambitious which is a fun and empowering picture book, illustrated by Marissa Valdez that reclaims the words often used to undermine girls and women from A to Z. After the reading, Meena will share her inspiration for creating the world of Ambitious Girl and answer questions from the audience.
50 copies of A Is For Ambitious will be available for families to add to their home library courtesy of the DC Public Library Foundation. Copies will be available first come, first serve at the event only, books will not be available for pick up before or after the event on Mar. 15.
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 Ambitious Girl on a new adventure. A is for ambitious—and so much more in this fun and empowering picture book that reclaims words often used to undermine girls and women from A to Z. When they’re ready to take on the world, ambitious readers will have the vocabulary to do so. This book offers ambitious children everywhere inspiration as they pursue their goals and dreams. With a powerful message for us all, this is a perfect read-aloud for showing children the power of words.
Meena Harris was born into a family of ambitious women whose legacy continues to inspire her. Meena herself is a lawyer and entrepreneur, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl. In 2017 she founded Phenomenal, a female-powered organization that brings awareness to social causes. She currently resides in San Francisco with her partner and two daughters.
Beyond the Book is a library literacy project that supports developing readers from kindergarten through third grade to become successful and joyful readers. Beyond the Book is made possible through the generous support of the DC Public Library Foundation.
AGE GROUP: | 5 - 12 Years Old |
EVENT TYPE: | Women's History Month |