Dreaming big with Amaya and Dearica Hamby

WNBA All-Star Dearica Hamby and her daughter Amaya share their story in a beautiful new children’s book, My Mom the MVP.

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A story about finding your own way

My Mom, the MVP invites young readers into a life shaped by basketball and an unbreakable mother-daughter bond. Through Amaya’s eyes, readers discover what it’s like to grow up with a mom who plays professional basketball—training, traveling the world, and chasing big dreams together. This heartwarming story celebrates perseverance, family, and the confidence to find your own path.

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