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Keep Moving Forward, Henry!
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- Book Synopsis
- <p>"Keep Moving Forward, Henry" is a children's book that is a great read-aloud based on the true story of Henry Luvert, one of the <strong>first African Americans to serve as a firefighter </strong>in 1981 in the small college town of Eugene, Oregon. This beautifully illustrated story for <strong>children 7-12 years old</strong>, shows Henry's strength and determination in achieving his goals against all the obstacles of hate and bigotry placed in his path.</p><p> </p><p>This book is a wonderful, <strong>age-appropriate</strong> way to introduce some of the issues of racial disparity and struggle in our American past. Giving young children early exposure to a subject that's hard to understand, it will <strong>ultimately leave children feeling good about Henry's resilienc</strong>e and willingness to find new doors of opportunity when other doors were closed shut. </p><p> </p><ul><li>This book is a great way for children to see that they can achieve success in spite of obstacles. </li><li>This <strong>inspiring story</strong> will lead to amazing discussions around the frustrations of injustice and the importance of treating people with fairness and respect. </li><li>It is a great way to start conversations about <strong>race relations, activism, overcoming obstacles, bravery</strong>, and making a positive contribution to society. </li><li>This powerful story will be a wonderful addition to any <strong>classroom curriculum dealing with themes of racism, overcoming obstacles, empathy, civil rights, and Black History Month. </strong></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Anyone interested in equality and equity will be proud of the questions and conversations that will spark from reading this moving and powerful story, Keep Moving Forward, Henry. </em>The conversations will become priceless gems as children's empathy and compassion become ignited for the greater good of humankind. Learn more about the author at www.ayannamurray.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- About The Author
- Ayanna Murray has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Oregon. A homeschool educator for more than a decade, she was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, where as a little girl she watched and observed her parents fight to overcome racial discrimination. She is currently married to her college sweetheart, is the mother of four children, and resides in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about her at www.ayannamurray.com.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781954781030
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Power of the Pen, LLC., (24 April 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 42
- Weight
- 346 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 254 x 203 x 6 mm
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