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The Value of Children's Books Which Teach Children About Diversity
Many books are educational in different ways, and in my opinion, teaching children about diversity is an important aspect of this.
With societal discrimination still rife - Racism, Sexism and Gender Inequalities, Class Conflict, Ageism, Lookism and so on, the value of a book that educates children about differences and diversity is clear.
What a good book does for children is expand their world, giving them "experiences" of different kinds of people. This raises awareness, and helps them see the value in celebrating differences.
My book, Snugs the Snow Bear, Book One of my "Snugs Series," applauds a male hero who is caring, kind and sensitive, at the same time as being courageous. It celebrates a young girl Carla, who may be shy, and less outgoing than her brother, but is highly intelligent. Mrs Merryweather, the grandmother in the story, drives a car, and is lively! My book challenges gender stereotypes and ageism.
These are just a few examples from my first book in "The Snugs Series," which has a culture and travel theme, so that the experience of reading the book is akin to going on a fantastic adventure! Travel is indeed a great educator, even when it is of the virtual kind.
With societal discrimination still rife - Racism, Sexism and Gender Inequalities, Class Conflict, Ageism, Lookism and so on, the value of a book that educates children about differences and diversity is clear.
What a good book does for children is expand their world, giving them "experiences" of different kinds of people. This raises awareness, and helps them see the value in celebrating differences.
My book, Snugs the Snow Bear, Book One of my "Snugs Series," applauds a male hero who is caring, kind and sensitive, at the same time as being courageous. It celebrates a young girl Carla, who may be shy, and less outgoing than her brother, but is highly intelligent. Mrs Merryweather, the grandmother in the story, drives a car, and is lively! My book challenges gender stereotypes and ageism.
These are just a few examples from my first book in "The Snugs Series," which has a culture and travel theme, so that the experience of reading the book is akin to going on a fantastic adventure! Travel is indeed a great educator, even when it is of the virtual kind.
Obama and Global Warming
It's not very often that I choose to comment on political matters, but I am heartened by Obama's erudite speech today in which he mentioned the importance of taking action on Global Warming.
Two years ago, I launched my debut Children's Book, "Snugs The Snow Bear," which tells a snowy seaside tale of a polar bear who has had to leave his native Greenland on a floating iceberg. He misses dancing with the friendly fires of The Northern Lights and feels very homesick.
Rescued by Captain Lightowler and a menagerie of animals, he journeys on a cruise ship to Iceland, where he bathes in the hot springs, and on to England, where he stays at an old lighthouse with Mr. and Mrs. Merryweather and their grandchildren, Carla and James.
My book addresses Green Issues such as recycling and teaches children about endangered species. Einstein famously commented about the benefits of being curious, and I hope my book will encourage children to find out more about Global Warming and this beautiful but fragile world in which we live.
Two years ago, I launched my debut Children's Book, "Snugs The Snow Bear," which tells a snowy seaside tale of a polar bear who has had to leave his native Greenland on a floating iceberg. He misses dancing with the friendly fires of The Northern Lights and feels very homesick.
Rescued by Captain Lightowler and a menagerie of animals, he journeys on a cruise ship to Iceland, where he bathes in the hot springs, and on to England, where he stays at an old lighthouse with Mr. and Mrs. Merryweather and their grandchildren, Carla and James.
My book addresses Green Issues such as recycling and teaches children about endangered species. Einstein famously commented about the benefits of being curious, and I hope my book will encourage children to find out more about Global Warming and this beautiful but fragile world in which we live.
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