Kitchi: The Spirit Fox is a Children’s Book written by the author Alana Robson and illustrated by Julia Sarapata de Carvalho. Story features a little boy Forrest who is sad. Forrest misses his big brother everyday. He miss how his brother and he used to laugh and sing. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to see how Forrest will find solace in a fox.
Storytelling skills of author are amazing. Illustrations are beautiful and eye catchy. This book will help children to process the grief and the loss of a loved one. Language of the book is simple. It is a short and quick read that kids will love reading.
Recently I read the novel “A New Dawn” authored by Jiya Kaye. This novel is written in four parts. It started with Amelia (who wasn’t sure if that’s her name) escaping the facility because she was held there unwillingly for performing some tests on her. She escaped and reached a small village. Then, she continued moving to different places but she was eventually caught. Later, she realized that it was all a dream but she is strong willed to make an escape now.
Many countries have been working on a project to send astronauts to a foreign moon. Finally it’s the launch day and seven astronauts are all set with a spaceship to launch. It is the first time that humans are landing on a foreign moon. Many people have gathered to witness the historic launch. Grab a copy of this novel and find out yourself will their mission be successful. Will all seven return to earth safely?
The plot of the story is unique and quite intense. Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put this book down. Narration is fast paced and I didn’t felt bored anytime while reading this. If you are looking for a sci-fi novel to read as a beginner of the genre also, I recommend this one.
“Two Countries, One Me – Where Am I From?” is a Children’s Book written by the author Bridget Yiadom and illustrated by Amir Khan. Story features a little boy KJ whose teacher has assigned a project to kids to find out where they are from. KJ thinks that he is from England but his parents told him that he is from both Ghana and Nigeria. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know about the discussion KJ had with his parents.
This is an amazing book for little readers. It will introduce kids to different cultures. Illustrations are mind blowing and I want to give +1 for that. Cover of the book is nice and title is perfect. There is an engaging activity for kids at the end of the book. Author’s storytelling skills are amazing. I like to strongly recommend this book to little readers.
Recently I came across a beautiful planner by Kennedi Rose Yeboah. Planner helps with time management. We can use a planner to schedule each event, appointment, errand, and task so that we know what to expect and don’t run out of time.
This 2021 Planner has a monthly calendar. It has a list of holidays and a table in which we can mention our important contacts. It’s a great planner. To buy it check out the below link.
Recently I came across a beautiful planner by Kennedi Rose Yeboah. Planner helps with time management. We can use a planner to schedule each event, appointment, errand, and task so that we know what to expect and don’t run out of time.
This 2021 Planner has a monthly calendar. It has a list of holidays and a table in which we can mention our important contacts. It’s a great planner. To buy it check out the below link.
Be You..Unapologetically is a motivational journal to be YOU! This motivational journal has beautiful quotes by famous African Americans that will inspire us. Kennedi Rose Yeboah has done wonderful job in this journal.
“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” —Nelson Mandela
Above is one of the quote mentioned in this journal. Journal keepers would enjoy these inspiring quotes. One can explore more products here: https://kennediscraftkloset.com/
The Better Betty is a short story written by the author Cheurlie Pierre-Russell for kids of age group 6-10 years. This is the story of a twelve years old girl Betty. She always misbehave at school by talking rudely to teachers, disrupting class during lessons, etc. Many times due to her misbehavior, her parents were called to the school and they had to miss work.
Betty is the reason her family was having a hard time. Since its a short story I won’t reveal much of the story. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to know where Betty will land up because of her bad behavior. Language of the book is lucid. Cover is simple. Storyline is so captivating that I enjoyed Betty’s story.
Readers will learn valuable lesson from this book. It’s a refreshing story. I wish to have a wider collection of such stories by the author that I could read in my short breaks. I really loved this story.
Wait till you go and fall in love! It’s not as easy as you might think—well, the falling in love bit is easy. But it’s what comes next that’s the problem.
Butter Me Fly is a novel that introduces readers to the effect of divorce, separation, etc. Ethan’s father Dylan Adams had a habit of getting intoxicated every now and then. This made Ethan’s mother furious. At the age of seven years, Ethan had to witness the parting of his parents. His mother allowed him to see his dad whenever he wants. He spent weekdays with his mom and weekends with his dad. But Ethan was too sick to pack bags every time, he even started visiting the counselor.
Ethan left most of his stuff at his father’s house while leaving him so with the excuse of getting his belongings, he could visit his father. What he didn’t know was that Dylan would throw his bed, toys, books and his remaining clothes. This hurt Ethan and made him angry. Grab a copy of this novel and read it yourself to know what else is written in Ethan’s fate. Language of the book is captivating. Cover photo is nice. This is a heart touching story and a sensitive one too.
Teens Soar in their Credit Score is a book that is recommended for teenagers to build a strong financial foundation. This book will guide teenagers about creating, building and managing credit score. This book makes readers aware about various credit terms. Readers will also get to know about the Social Security Identification Number. Building and managing credit has so many advantages in life. Having a high credit score will help you to get interest with lower interest rate.
This is a short and quick read that will help teenagers and adults in laying a strong financial foundation.
It is an engaging read. Children’s could list their financial goals after reading this book. They will learn to make good choices and take responsibility for their finances.
My name is Kareen Thompson, I am “Jam- Canadian”. I was born in the beautiful island of Jamaica on Canada day. I believe that it was Devine destiny that I would migrate to Canada, so I can fulfill my life’s purpose and leave a legacy. I am a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is a qualified and registered social worker with ten years of experience working in the Manitoba child welfare system. I am an author, coach, and motivational speaker who helps individuals and families to live a JOY filled life.
Q2. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your book?
The book cover reflects the fact that as social workers we are social scientist, so we took an objective perspective using a social justice lens to examine the child welfare system. This was done to magnify the dis-services faced by SAD affected children as they enter, journey through, and transition out of the child welfare system. We wanted a cover that will grab the attention of potential readers, so we choose dark red and gold.
Q3. Please tell something about SAD Pandemic to readers.
Being social scientists, we used the metaphor of a pandemic to explain the impact Sexual violence Addiction Domestic violence (SAD) has on the lives of children and families. We coined the term as a “SAD pandemic” and define it as a systematic issue that affects the most vulnerable people of our society. The following are some of the impact of the SAD pandemic:
SAD: • Is the leading cause for children entering care and becoming a “system child”. • traumatize children in their homes. • contributes to dysfunctional families. • contribute to individuals becoming a couch surfer (homeless) • lead to increased numbers in missing and murdered youths. • lead to death through homicide, suicide, and overdose.
Q4. What is the typical profile of a system child?
A combination of some or all of these might exist for a typical system child. • Born to parents who abuse substances. • Predisposed to a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnosis. • Repeatedly traumatized in a home which is infected with the SAD pandemic. • Use of substances to cope with negative past experiences. • Mental health and behavioral concerns—self-harming, suicidal ideation, and seeking an escape from CFS life realities. • Cognitive disabilities due to FASD diagnosis. School attendance and academic performance impacted, resulting in an inability to enter the workforce. • At high risk for criminal involvement due to inability to control anger and to follow rules and laws. • inability to live independently at the age of majority. but transitioned out of care anyway based on youth and families demand. May become a couch surfer (homeless), gang leader or member, or may be exposed to sexual exploitation or become involved in the drug or sex trade (source of income).
Q5. Why do you feel this book is important, especially now?
When we thought of using the metaphor of a pandemic to write this, we didn’t know that the world would have actually experience a global COVID 19 pandemic. During this pandemic we see that there was an increase in the number of domestic violence as persons are forced to isolate at home. There was also discussion about leaving liquor stores open as an essential item since people who struggled with addictions might find more deadly and illegal substances if they do not have accessibility to alcohol. There was also worry about whether more children would be exposed to abuse in their homes during isolation as school were closed. It should be noted that school is the only safe space for some children who live in homes that are affected by SAD. What we end up seeing is a pandemic within a pandemic. With the current situation of the COVID 19 pandemic the reader will have a better understanding of the metaphor of the book but more importantly, they will realize the devasting impact that a pandemic has on the lives of children and families, and similarly, the SAD pandemic also has devastating impacts.
Q6. What are you currently most passionate about and why?
I am passionate about social justice issues. I love to advocate for persons who are the least of these in our society. I enjoy serving children and families who are impacted by the SAD pandemic. It is my passion to help them turn their SAD situations into JOY.
Q7. Can you give us a snippet of the journey that led you to write this book?
This journey was a 10-year journey from the moment I entered the child welfare system as a support and youth care worker in 2010, then becoming a manager of a program preparing youths to transition out of the system to becoming a frontline social worker. The book was a Devine inspiration based on the calling upon my life to serve children and families. I felt the burden of writing about the injustices and the dis services they experience. I write and advocate on their behalf because, I felt the pain and a burden seeing their SAD situation. I realized that there was purpose in my pain and by writing this book I would be leaving a legacy that will help to change a child’s world.
Q8. Who did you write this book for, and what do you want them to take away from reading it?
I write this book to help world changers to come on board because when they read this book, they will be given a perspective that will help to influence them into taking action that will positively change the lives of children and families who are affected by SAD.
Q9. How can readers get a copy of your book and what social media platforms can they connect with you?
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