9th Ave: Meena Harris

Saturday, March 18, 2023 - 12:00pm

Cover of Meena Harris' children's book, A is for Ambitious. The cover has a read-orange background, and a big A in the center, with girls running, skipping, and skating around it. In the front, standing tall with hands on her hips and a big smile, is an Black girl with curly-shoulder length hair and a yellow star t-shirt. Some readers might recognize her at the star on the cover of Harris' first book, Ambitious Girl.
Join us on Saturday, March 18 at 12pm PT when Meena Harris celebrates her latest book, A Is For Ambitious, at 9th Ave!

This is a free event, but please RSVP at the following link: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meena-harris-a-if-for-ambitious-book-launch-tickets-568447099577
Masks Encouraged for In-Person Attendance
Or watch online at the link below (No need to RSVP through Eventbrite)
https://youtube.com/live/VqwCEz0F7ho?feature=share

About this Event
Author Meena Harris joins us to celebrate a follow up to her wildly popular Ambitious Girl picture book, A Is for Ambitious! Join us at our Books on the Park location, 1231 9th Ave, for a morning story time. This is a great opportunity for young readers to ask questions from a real published author, and have their book signed, too! 

About A Is For Ambitious
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. 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. 

About Meena Harris
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.

About Illustrator Marissa Valdez
Marissa Valdez grew up on the South Texas border, dreaming that one day she'd be drawing for her job. Marissa graduated with a BFA in Animation from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and has worked as a preschool teacher, graphic designer and freelance illustrator since. Marissa is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller Ambitious Girl and hopes that her work encourages young girls to be ambitious and to dream big. She lives in Houston, Texas with her two ambitiously large cats. You can learn more about her at marissavaldez.com.

This is a free event, but please RSVP at the following link: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meena-harris-a-if-for-ambitious-book-launch-tickets-568447099577
Masks Encouraged for In-Person Attendance
Or watch online at the link below (No need to RSVP through Eventbrite)
https://youtube.com/live/VqwCEz0F7ho?feature=share

A Is for Ambitious (Ambitious Girl #2) By Meena Harris, Marissa Valdez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Meena Harris, Marissa Valdez (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316354493
Availability: Click the TITLE to view store availability
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - March 14th, 2023

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.


Ambitious Girl By Meena Harris, Marissa Valdez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Meena Harris, Marissa Valdez (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316229692
Availability: Click the TITLE to view store availability
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - January 19th, 2021

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
INSTANT #1 INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER! 

Anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering new picture book from Meena Harris, New York Times-bestselling author of Kamala and Maya's Big Idea.
 When a young girl sees a strong woman on TV labeled as "too


Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea By Meena Harris, Ana Ramírez González (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062937407
Availability: Click the TITLE to view store availability
Published: Balzer + Bray - June 2nd, 2020

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

A beautiful, empowering picture 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.


The Truth About Mrs. Claus By Meena Harris, Keisha Morris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Meena Harris, Keisha Morris (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316232272
Availability: Click the TITLE to view store availability
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 18th, 2022

An empowering holiday picture book by Meena Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl.

Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . .
 
Watching Grandma and Mama sew!
Feeling the soft, velvety fur!
Imagining the bears in their new homes!
 
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