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Girls growing up in America often receive conflicting messages about ambition. In her new children’s book, Ambitious Girl, author Meena Harris redefines the meaning of ambition for girls. Her story empowers girls to become leaders and encourages them to pursue their dreams. Listen to hear how the experiences of the author’s aunt, Vice President Kamala Harris, inspired the book, and learn why the author wants Black and brown girls, in particular, to see themselves reflected in its pages.
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01/09/2021
https://app.listenwise.com/students/lessons/783-reframing-ambition-for-girls
Why does the author say she wrote her book at a “historic moment”?
What message about ambition do girls often hear, according to the author?
What happened on the campaign trail, and how did the author respond?
Why did the author decide to write a book for children?
How did the author observe “the power of literature” in her own children?
What are the author’s hopes for women in the future?