![]() “‘Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea,’ which was published in June 2020 before Biden picked Kamala as vice president, poses further ethical knots. The author of Politico’s report noted in a tweet that Meena Harris was already becoming an “ethical headache” for the Biden administration. Phenomenal’s ‘Kamala Harris Swimsuit,’ ‘phenomenal Kamala Tank,’ and ‘Kamala T-shirt,’ that appeared on the site last fall are no longer sold.” “After Biden was officially declared the winner last November, transition ethics lawyers informed Meena that she could sell the rest of her Kamala-themed apparel but could not restock the items. “But the policy has been trickier to enforce with Meena than some other family members, given how much Kamala’s image is intertwined with her business projects,” Politico reported. “The Vice President and her family will uphold the highest ethical standards and it’s the White House’s policy that the Vice President’s name should not be used in connection with any commercial activities that could reasonably be understood to imply an endorsement or support,” Sabrina Singh, a spokesperson for Harris, said in a statement. The White House’s alleged concern comes after President Joe Biden has repeatedly been dogged over accusations that members of his family have benefited from their relationship with him when he was a senator and vice president. "I love this book-the power of persistence and being bold is one of the most important lessons we can teach young people."-Megan Rapinoe, Co-Captain, U.S.The Biden administration is already facing ethics issues surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ niece, Meena Harris, who they are reportedly concerned is “leveraging her relationship with her aunt” to advance her own interests. More importantly, it will spark those who feel too small to chase their own big ideas and change their corner of our world."-Stacey Abrams, Former Minority Leader, Georgia House of Representatives Founder and Chair, Fair Fight Action A simple but moving lesson on the power of organizing will resonate for this next generation of young leaders. " Kamala and Maya's Big Idea is an inspiring tale that shows children the art of the possible when cooperation and imagination meet determined young minds. A must read for little girls around the world."-Elizabeth Warren, U.S. "An inspirational reminder to choose courage over fear, Kamala and Maya's Big Idea teaches a powerful lesson: if you're willing to fight with everything you've got, no dream is too big. Ana is also the illustrator of the picture books Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, Maybe Tomorrow? and A Sled for Gabo. She grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico, and lives in Oakland, California. She currently resides in San Francisco with her partner and two daughters.Īna Ramírez González worked as a visual development artist on Pixar's Academy Award-winning film Coco and illustrated the companion picture book Coco: Miguel and the Grand Harmony. In 2017 she founded the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign, a female-powered organization that brings awareness to social causes. Meena herself is a lawyer and entrepreneur. Her grandmother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a cancer researcher and civil rights activist her mother, Maya Harris, is a lawyer and policy expert and her aunt, Kamala Harris, is a United States senator from California. Meena Harris was born into a family of strong women whose legacy continues to inspire her. ![]() This is a story of children's ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood. This is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. A big idea: They would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Share this inspiring picture book with young readers to help introduce vice presidential candidate 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 Meena Harris's aunt, US Senator Kamala Harris, and Meena's mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris.
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