Ask a person about their favorite childhood book, and chances are theyâll be able to name countless titles off the top of their head. Childrenâs books leave an indelible mark on our brains from an early age with storylines and lessons that we still carry with us today. So who could blame parents for wanting to find ones that will help teach their child positive lessons?
If youâre looking for a story whose mark will last far longer than storytime, look no further. Weâve put together a list of ten extraordinary childrenâs books that go above and beyond to inspire their young readers. Exploring an array of concepts from courage to character virtues, these books instill real-world lessons into the minds of their readers and help encourage future generations to put their best foot forward.
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Beyond Afrofuturism: Black Editors and Publishers in Speculative Fiction
Join us for a series of conversations featuring today’s Black publishers and editors of anthologies and magazines, aimed at expanding our understanding of the ways in which editorial roles impact the worlds of speculative fiction. Dates: 4/12, 5/16, 5/17
This series is presented in partnership with the Seattle Public Library and is supported by The Seattle Public Library Foundation.
Featuring: Linda D. Addison (Sycorax’s Daughters), Maurice Broaddus (POC Destroy Horror & Dark Faith), and Sheree Renée Thomas (Dark Matter)
From the groundbreaking Dark Matter to Sycorax’s Daughters to POC Destroy!, anthologies are one way marginalized voices gather in chorus on a particular subject, subgenre, or genre. Our anthologies panel will delve into the world of bespoke collections with luminaries in the field.
In new picture book, B.C. poet Jordan Scott helps kids see stuttering as something natural
Award-winning Canadian poet Jordan Scott joined Q s Tom Power to discuss his first children s book, I Talk Like A River, about a boy who feels isolated and unable to fit in because of his stutter.
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Scott’s first children’s book, I Talk Like a River, is based on his own childhood struggle with stuttering
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Jordan Scott is a poet based in Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, B.C. His award-winning first children s book is called I Talk Like A River.(Andrew Zawacki, Penguin Random House Canada)
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In spite of these recent developments, telecommuting is not on the decline.
A recent Forbes article that highlights the most popular places where job seekers are looking for telecommuting jobs. If you re the type of person that can work for themselves or find a job that lets you work and live wherever you want and would love living in an amazing city, read on. ( Fast Facts are from the most recent data by Sperling s Best Places).
The Most Popular Cities for the Digital Nomad
10. Orlando, Florida: If you love to telecommute and want to live in the Theme Park Capital of the World, then Orlando is for you. Before Walt Disney World came to the area in the 1970’s, Orlando was a sleepy town with an economy based on citrus and cattle. Starting with the clandestine 1965 purchase of forty-three square miles of farmland southwest of the city and the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971, the city has become a major tourist destination and entertainment center. It is so much a tour
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The year may be off to a dismal start, but Januaryâs best books for children are filled with adventurous magic. For readers of nine-plus, BB Alstonâs
Amari and the Night Brothers(Egmont) is a Chosen One fantasy with a fabulous protagonist: a whip-smart black girl from the projects. Amari is convinced her brilliant brother Quinton isnât dead, but the police have given up investigating his disappearance. Stumbling across a mysterious briefcase and an invitation to try out for the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, Amari discovers the everyday worldâs occult underbelly â and her own powerful magical gift. A splendidly imaginative debut, ideal for fans of the Percy Jackson or Nevermoor series.