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Children's Book 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' Celebrates Family Adventure
New book follows an Indian-American girl's first road trip, teaching kids about curiosity, resilience, and the joy of family time.
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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The heartwarming children's book 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' follows a young Indian-American girl as she embarks on her first road trip, capturing the excitement, nervousness, and family bonding of childhood exploration. With engaging storytelling and illustrations, the book teaches kids about the value of curiosity, resilience, and the simple pleasures of family time.
Why it matters
Children's books that feature diverse lead characters and relatable experiences allow young readers to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' provides this representation, while also imparting important lessons about managing new experiences, road safety, and the strength of family connections.
The details
The book follows Maya, an Indian-American girl, as she goes on her first road trip with her family. Through Maya's eyes, readers experience the excitement, nervousness, and eventual enthusiasm she feels as she encounters the new adventure. The story reassures children that feeling apprehensive about unfamiliar situations is normal, and that with time and support, those fears can turn into excitement.
- The book 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' was published on February 5, 2026.
The players
Shreya Agrawal Kanade
The author of 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' and creator of the Maya book series, which features an Indian-American girl as the lead character. Kanade was inspired to write the books so that her own daughters could see themselves represented in children's literature.
Maya
The Indian-American girl protagonist of the 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' book and the Maya book series, who embarks on her first road trip with her family.
What’s next
The book 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' is available now in paperback, and the author Shreya Agrawal Kanade has plans to continue the Maya book series with more adventures featuring the young Indian-American protagonist.
The takeaway
By featuring a diverse lead character and focusing on the universal themes of family, curiosity, and overcoming fears, 'Maya Goes on a Road Trip' provides young readers with a heartwarming and relatable story that celebrates the joys of childhood exploration.
