Stories that spark curious minds
Meet Maya — a 7-year-old inventor who learns how circuits work, how solar power saves her town, and how honesty fixes what tools can't. A beautifully illustrated STEM adventure for ages 6–8.
Hardcover, paperback & instant ebook ·
Why families love it
More than a story
Real science, kid-sized
Circuits, conductors, and solar power explained through Maya's hands-on adventure — no lectures, just discovery.
A heart lesson too
Maya learns to notice when the grown-ups in her life are tired — and that honesty and helping out are superpowers.
Screen-free wonder
Rich Pixar-style illustrations and a page-turning storm-night plot that holds attention better than any tablet.
Now available
Maya and the Broken Circuit
From $9.99 · ebook, paperback & hardcover
- A five-chapter STEM adventure for ages 6–8 (~5,000 words)
- Teaches circuits, conductors & solar energy through the story
- Ends with an empathy lesson parents will actually feel
- Printed on demand and shipped worldwide — ebook delivered instantly
Take a peek inside
Every page sparks a new "why?"
Scroll through a few spreads to see the artwork and storytelling waiting for your reader.
The heart behind the collection
Why Maya exists
Maya isn't just a character — she's a mirror for every kid who looks at the world, asks a million questions, and dares to find the answers. We created The Maya Collection to give families something tangible and beautiful: stories where science feels like an adventure and kindness is the real superpower.
— Claire Sutton, authorFrom early readers
Kids ask for it again. Parents say yes.
My 7-year-old forgot about her tablet for two whole hours — then spent the weekend testing which spoons in our kitchen were conductors.
Sarah M. — parent of twoAs a 2nd-grade teacher I'm picky about the books I recommend. This one balances real science concepts with genuinely magical storytelling.
David K. — educatorThe ending got me. My daughter quietly organized my desk the next morning "so you don't get tired like Maya's dad." Worth every penny.
Renee T. — mom of a curious 6-year-old