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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama [Hardcover]

17 Wednesday Nov 2010

Posted by Rob Young in Books, What's New?

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Aimed at young children, Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters offers brief glimpses of how the contributions of a single person can touch lives, inspire others and sometimes, change the course of history. Written before he became president, Obama here chooses a baker’s dozen Americans to illustrate traits such as courage, creativity and intelligence that he sees in his daughters and encourages young people to find and develop in themselves. Those chosen – including George Washington, Jackie Robinson, Billie Holliday, Cesar Chavez, Helen Keller & Sitting Bull – capture ethnic diversity and include a good balance of men and women.

Barack Obama

While the text is sparse, the President has a nice turn of phrase and the accompanying artwork by Loren Long is simply wonderful. Best of all, though, is the subject, which offers a great jumping off point for parents to talk to their children, not only about the people profiled, but of their own talents and opportunities and of the importance of contributing to society.

I have something of a love affair with cover art and I just want to note that the cover of this book really appeals to me. The image of two young girls (Sasha and Malia Obama with their dog, Bo, but representative of all children) marching along with a spring in their step beautifully conveys an air of optimism and confidence – two things I long to see in all children and that our country could use more of at this time.

Highly recommended. –Mary Kate | Amazon

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What’s New? Tony Dungy’s new book …

14 Monday Jul 2008

Posted by Rob Young in What's New?

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Tony Dungy, You Can DO It!

Tony Dungy, You Can It!

Coach, author and mentor Tony Dungy releases a new children’s book today inspired by his wife Lauryn based on his younger brother Linden. A follow up to this book is expected in the near future by Dungy and his associates. This book is wonderfully illustrated by Amy June Bates. The possible series of books are marketed to minority parents who are having a difficult time finding quality books to share with their children. [The Urban Flux]

“Tony Dungy’s little brother, Linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Linden is the youngest of the Dungy family and the least motivated because he hasn’t found “it.” In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all Linden knows is that he wants to make people happy.” Amazon.com

Also, for weather enthusiast former television meteorologist Anthony Watts has a wonderful and informative blog called “Watts Up with That?” Check it out, you’ll be amazed!

Ok parents, I’ve got a good one for you. Formerly known as Blackcelebritykids.wordpress.com, they’re presently located at Blackcelebkids.com! Why? Well, it’s being nosey and love for my people.

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