Maya’s Big Question

A young girl is determined to celebrate the women in her community and beyond in this inspiring book by #1 New York Timesbestselling author ofAmbitious Girl, Meena Harris.

Maya is proud of who she is: a curious kid who loves to ask questions. When her class takes a trip to Washington, DC, and only visits monuments dedicated to men, Maya asks: “Where are all the women?” With help from a park ranger who knows that asking questions is one of the most powerful things you can do, Maya decides to celebrate the women in her community with a monument of their own. But how can a kid build something so big? It takes creativity, community, and ambition–and Maya is the right person for the job!

Inspired by real-life park ranger Betty Reid Soskin, this latest book from #1New York Timesbestselling author Meena Harris encourages kids to question the status quo, and to embrace their part in writing the next chapter of history.

Don’t miss the other Ambitious Girl books:
Ambitious Girl
A Is for Ambitious

Meena Harriswas born into a family of ambitious women whose legacy continues to inspire her. She is a lawyer, a CEO, and the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofAmbitious Girl,A Is for Ambitious,The Truth About Mrs. Claus, andKamala and Maya’s Big Idea. In 2017 she founded Phenomenal Media, a values-driven, 360-degree media company that centers women and historically excluded communities. She currently resides in the Bay Area with her husband and two daughters.

Marissa Valdezis the illustrator of the #1New York TimesbestsellerAmbitious Girl,A Is for Ambitious, and the Hattie Harmony books by Elizabeth Olsen and Robbie Arnett. She hopes that her work encourages young girls to be ambitious and to dream big. She has a BFA in animation from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and has worked as a preschool teacher, graphic designer, and freelance illustrator. She invites you to visit her online at marissavaldez.com.

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publish Date: March 03, 2026
• Pages: 40
• Language: English
• Type: Hardback
• EAN/UPC: 9780316561341
• Dimensions: 10.3 X 8.3 X 0.4 inches | 1.0 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids