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Ambitious Girl
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 assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends her on a journey of discovery through past, present, and future about the challenges faced by women and girls and the ways in which they can reframe, redefine, and reclaim words meant to knock them down. As Ambitious Girl says: No "too that" or "too this"will stop what's inside us from flowering.
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 assertive" and "too ambitious," it sends her on a journey of discovery through past, present, and future about the challenges faced by women and girls and the ways in which they can reframe, redefine, and reclaim words meant to knock them down. As Ambitious Girl says: No "too that" or "too this"will stop what's inside us from flowering.
Editorial Reviews
"I love that Ambitious Girl both shows and tells-it shows a girl who looks like my own daughter and tells her, and her brother, that women's ambition is powerful and something to be celebrated."
―Mindy Kaling, Actor, producer, activist, and New York Times bestselling author
"I know a thing or two about being called "ambitious" as an insult. But ambitious girls fight for change. Ambitious girls lift up their communities. Ambitious girls run for president. Ambitious girls can do anything. This celebration of girls' ambition is timely, inspiring, and much-needed."
―Hillary Rodham Clinton
"Ambitious Girl is such an important children's book, because it defines ambition in different terms than we're used to. We are so often told ambition is a drive toward professional success, but Ambitious Girl knows it's so much more - it's a drive toward owning your life and humanity. When we, especially girls, are taught about ambition it often comes with an inherent competition, that there's only one slot available. I love that this book breaks that myth. I know Meena and her family live by these beliefs, and I'm so grateful she has put it down in beautiful words to share with the rest of us."
―Kristen Bell, Actor, Producer, Activist, and New York Times Bestselling Author
"This wonderful book tells young girls what we have ALL needed to hear but haven't heard nearly enough: Ambition is good, and girls who are ambitious achieve great things and help others. This delightful book is a must read for every little girl."―Padma Lakshmi, Author, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and ACLU Artist Ambassador for Immigrant and Women's Rights project
"Being ambitious means daring to be different and being willing to break the mold. That can be scary, but with Ambitious Girl by her side, young girls will know they can do anything."
―Issa Rae, Actor, producer, activist
"A pep talk, a call to action, and a beautiful story. This book reminds me of so many bedtime conversations my mother and I had when I was growing up. Our girls are powerful and limitless."
―Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
"A pep talk, a call to action, and a beautiful story. This book reminds me of so many bedtime conversations my mother and I had when I was growing up. Our girls are powerful and limitless."
―America Ferrera, Activist, actor, producer, and director
"Meena writes an ambitious story for persistent girls who are routinely told they don't matter. Kids deserve books where they can see themselves, their potential for greatness, and the power of dreaming big. Ambitious Girl is one of those treasures of a picture book--it...
―Mindy Kaling, Actor, producer, activist, and New York Times bestselling author
"I know a thing or two about being called "ambitious" as an insult. But ambitious girls fight for change. Ambitious girls lift up their communities. Ambitious girls run for president. Ambitious girls can do anything. This celebration of girls' ambition is timely, inspiring, and much-needed."
―Hillary Rodham Clinton
"Ambitious Girl is such an important children's book, because it defines ambition in different terms than we're used to. We are so often told ambition is a drive toward professional success, but Ambitious Girl knows it's so much more - it's a drive toward owning your life and humanity. When we, especially girls, are taught about ambition it often comes with an inherent competition, that there's only one slot available. I love that this book breaks that myth. I know Meena and her family live by these beliefs, and I'm so grateful she has put it down in beautiful words to share with the rest of us."
―Kristen Bell, Actor, Producer, Activist, and New York Times Bestselling Author
"This wonderful book tells young girls what we have ALL needed to hear but haven't heard nearly enough: Ambition is good, and girls who are ambitious achieve great things and help others. This delightful book is a must read for every little girl."―Padma Lakshmi, Author, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador and ACLU Artist Ambassador for Immigrant and Women's Rights project
"Being ambitious means daring to be different and being willing to break the mold. That can be scary, but with Ambitious Girl by her side, young girls will know they can do anything."
―Issa Rae, Actor, producer, activist
"A pep talk, a call to action, and a beautiful story. This book reminds me of so many bedtime conversations my mother and I had when I was growing up. Our girls are powerful and limitless."
―Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
"A pep talk, a call to action, and a beautiful story. This book reminds me of so many bedtime conversations my mother and I had when I was growing up. Our girls are powerful and limitless."
―America Ferrera, Activist, actor, producer, and director
"Meena writes an ambitious story for persistent girls who are routinely told they don't matter. Kids deserve books where they can see themselves, their potential for greatness, and the power of dreaming big. Ambitious Girl is one of those treasures of a picture book--it...
Readers Top Reviews
Cruella Curiel Famil
This book was great for my girls! I love that it truly embraces all different types of females backgrounds and inner beauty. This has easily become a favorite for our household and a great reminder of feeling and promoting female empowerment.
ChantalRebecca Hunt
Feminist drivel. Shame on the author programming young, impressionable girls to be victims and to believe that their lives will be challenging solely because of their gender.
Strormer
This is an excellent message wrapped in a gorgeous, approachable children's book. The illustrations are superb and allow many young girls to see themselves in their story. The message is clear and can be understood by young readers without talking down to them. My little girl loved it and I expect we've added another regular to our bedtime book list.
Queen Stefcja
My (almost but no blood relation) Grand Daughter received the book today. I live in another state, and I sent this gift for a very ambitious, smart, and avid reader at 6 years old, who neeeeded this book. While I have not read this book yet, I can only imagine it to be empowering, and motivating for her. She was so thrilled with it. Her Mommy let me know that they will record her reading it for me, and send me the video! <3 <3 >3 Such a great memory, and collector item for a sweet little girl!
