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Local, Tomball, Tx,  Author Wins International Book Award by Teaching Young Girls Positive Affirmations

4/12/2020

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​Belinda N. Mays, author of “I Am, God’s Affirmations For Little Girls” receives coveted Book Excellence Award in the Children’s Religion category
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PictureThe book debuted as the #1 new release on Amazon's Children's Bible Reference & Interpretation List
Founded in Toronto, Ontario, the Book Excellence Awards is an international book awards competition dedicated to recognizing both independent and traditionally published authors and publishers for excellence in writing, design, and overall market appeal. Previous winners of the Book Excellence Awards have been New York Times’ best-sellers, spoken at the United Nations and TEDx, and have had their books optioned by movie studios.

“I am both humbled and honored to gain international recognition. I started dancing when I received the notification,” says Mays. The book teaches elementary-aged girls about God’s affirmations of beauty, intelligence, and strength. It includes Bible verses paired with empowering poetry and breathtaking illustrations. “After reading this book, my hope is that girls will feel loved, empowered, and encouraged to build a solid educational and spiritual foundation rooted in God’s truth.”

The book debuted as the #1 new release on Amazon's Children's Bible Reference & Interpretation list and has already received some great reviews from industry leaders.

"Thank you for sharing this beautiful, warm book. It's God's image. It's wonderful," wrote Nikki Giovanni, award-winning poet, author, educator, and activist.

"I found it effortlessly translated the Biblical passages of yesteryear into #blackgirlmagic," wrote Christine Michel Carter, creator of Mompreneur and Me.

Mays, a graduate of Huston-Tillotson University and the University of Texas at Austin, discovered her love of storytelling following more than a decade working as a successful IT professional. Mays used the death of her father, Berkins Booker Jr., as inspiration to enter and win a Toastmasters Tall Tale contest with a speech highlighting his career as an Air Force mechanic. This resulted in her first book, “My Amazing Dad.” Two years later, Mays published "7 Days With Daddy" which is a nontraditional story about a mom going away for business travel and the shenanigans that daddy and daughter get into--a tribute to Super Dads everywhere.

My father’s death has guided me to a higher purpose: promote literacy and the black family,” said Mays. “I want to create books that teach and empower children of color and “I Am, God's Affirmations for Little Girls” does just that.
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To learn more about The Book Excellence Awards, visit: https://www.bookexcellenceawards.com

For more information about Belinda N. Mays and her other published works, visit her website http://www.belindamays.com. All books are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever books are sold.

#religiousbooks #godsaspiration #amazingdad #africanamericanbooks #bookexcellence #positiveaffirmations #childrensauthor #empowerment #inspirationalbooks #aspirationalbooksforkids #blackgirlmagic
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Largest African-American Book Event in the South

4/10/2020

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Free Admission to the Public

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The National Black Book Festival (NBBF) is an annual event, sponsored by Cushcity.com, one of the largest online sources for African-American literature.  The event attracts a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and individual readers from the Southwest U.S. and nationwide. 
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The 13th annual National Black Book Festival is scheduled for Oct. 22-24, 2020, at Fallbrook Church Brook Sports Facility, 12512 Walters Rd., in Northwest Houston and is sponsored by Cushcity.com, one of the leading Web sites promoting African-American literature.  This 13th annual event will feature the following:

● Author and publisher exhibits                                         ●  Featured author discussions and signings
● Children's Festival                                                               ●  An evening reception and two breakfasts
●  FREE workshops and seminars                                     ●  Networking and door prizes 
●  Book Club Meet and Greet                                             ●  Food court where food can be purchased all day

● Up Your Game! Author Enhancement Sessions
                                      
HOTELS: The host hotel is the Sheraton North Houston and rooms are $89.00/night. NBBF will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the Sheraton daily. A list of hotels close to the venue are online here.

All events will be held at Fallbrook Church.  The Festival schedule includes the following events (ticket purchase in advance is required for those with asterisk [*]):


Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
"Welcome to Houston" Reception*

Friday, October 23, 2020 @ 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
"Get Acquainted" Breakfast*

Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast*

Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Children's Festival
[Free and open to the public]

Saturday, October 24, 2020 @ Noon
Book Club Meet and Greet
[Open only to pre-registered participating authors and book clubs]


Tickets for the above events may be purchased online here:  
http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/eventtickets.htm
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Get driving directions to the Fallbrook Church
For more information, please contact us via e-mail at:  info@nationalblackbookfestival.com

FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC FOR AUTHOR EXHIBITS/SEMINARS
October 22-24, 2020, 13th Anniversary - Houston, Texas
Venue:  Fallbrook Church - 12512 Walters Rd., Houston, TX 77014
**We do not own the rights to this music
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TEACHERS ACROSS THE NATION THANK TEXAS TEACHER FOR CREATING A BOOK THAT DEMONSTRATES TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE

4/1/2020

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Research shows that 70% of autistic children report being bullied in middle school and high school 

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#autism #autistic #autismeducation #bullying # antibullying #tolerance #acceptance #sped #humanity
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ADAM BAUM: THE AUTISTIC ENGINEER...AVAILABLE NOW

3/30/2020

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Texas Teacher’s Children’s Book Modeled After ABC’s Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy

A teacher is challenging the status quo on minorities in STEM careers with her new children’s book modeled after ABC’s Good Doctor star, Shaun Murphy, and inspired by students and family members with autism.
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HOUSTON, TX (March 30, 2020) – Texas Educator, Children’s Book Author and Speaker, LaTanya Michell Brooks, has written a children’s book modeled after ABC’s Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy – an autistic surgeon.
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In the popular TV series, Murphy is a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome and is recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital. He feels alone in his environment and is unable to personally connect with those around him, but he uses his extraordinary medical gifts to save lives and change the cynicism of his peers.
 
Brook’s newly released book, Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer, uses a similar plot, but in this case the main character is a young autistic boy who has a big dream to become “the best mechanical engineer ever.”  While Adam doesn’t have to contend with the pressures of the surgery room, he realizes his differences makes it difficult for him to make friends, as other kids tease him by pointing, laughing and calling him Atom Bomb.  Things began to change, one day, when Adam reveals a hidden talent that shocks and impresses the kids on the playground. ​
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Research shows that 70% of autistic children report being bullied in middle school and high school. But things don’t get better for them as they get older.  Statistics show that 80% of autistic people are unemployed.  Moreover, although STEM jobs are on 

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the increase, a report from the U.S Department of Commerce revealed that individuals with disabilities are underrepresented in the STEM field and often face challenges with pursuing STEM related education and careers.  

A strong advocate for STEM, Brooks is on a mission to challenge the status quo on autism and STEM careers, where minorities are often underrepresented.

​Explaining her motivation for writing the book, she said: “I want to highlight and bring awareness to autism, while promoting a message of tolerance and antibullying.  My mission is to inspire kids, especially those at risk, that they are capable of great things, regardless of their background, perceived limitations, or people’s perception of them.” 


Adam Baum: The Autistic Engineer is cleverly written and inspires children of all abilities to pursue STEM careers. The story is captured by vivid illustrations that engage the reader from start to finish. But that’s not all. Adam Baum also sparks meaningful conversations about compassion, bullying, humanity and respect.  The book also features reading comprehension questions to reinforce the lessons in the story.

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Adam Baum is available in ebook, paperback and hardcover formats at www.growwithstem.com, Amazon, Books-A-Million, Walmart, iTunes, Google Playstore and other major book retailers.

 #autismspeaks #autisticengineer #STEMEducation #minoritiesSTEM #autismawareness #spectrum #children #antibullying #tolerance #autismawarnessmonth #autismawarenessweek #autismspectrum #asd #worldautism #instakids #instachildren #instaaspergers #autismparents #autismteachers #spededucation #educators #autismacceptance #autismadvocate #behavioralhealth #autismmomlife #mentalhealth #autismproud #autismmom #autistic #autismspectrumdisorder #neurodiversity #differentnotless #autismrocks #autismlife
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Texas Teacher's Children's Book Modeled After ABC's Good Doctor Star, Shaun Murphy

3/5/2020

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#AutismAwareness #AutismSpeaks #GrowWithSTEM #DreamBig #STEMEducation #TheGoodDoctor #ShaunMurphy
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2020 SEEK Student Registration has officially launched!!

2/19/2020

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The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK), powered by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), is gearing up for our 2020 SEEK season!

We're ramping up the communication and enhancing the curriculum!! So, stay tuned for more great news...

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We are currently working on the following locations as host SEEK sites for this upcoming summer:

Atlanta, GA (All-Girls)
Birmingham, AL
Charlotte, NC*
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Houston, TX (2 Coed Sites)
Kansas City, MO*
Los Angeles, CA
Minneapolis, MN
New Orleans, LA 
Oakland, CA    
Pittsburgh, PA
Richmond, VA*
Sacramento, CA
Washington, DC (Coed & All-Girls)
* = New sites
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 Please reference our website http://www.nsbe.org/Seek/Schedule.aspx for program dates and locations, periodically. 
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The National Society of Black Engineers presents...2020 SEEK Staff Application

2/19/2020

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The Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is calling ALL STEM collegiate and professionals!!
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• Expose 3rd – 5th grade students to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 
• Build relationships 
• Travel opportunities
• Network with Fortune 500 companies
• Competitive pay
• Program duration: 1-week of training + 3-week program


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​Apply to become a part of our nationwide team, at: 
applyseek.nsbe.org

 
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#SEEK #NSBE #STEM #Education #SummerProgram #Educators #Students #Science #Engineering #Technology #Math #STEMProgram
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CHECK OUT THESE AWARD WINNING RESOURCES FOR KIDS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS

5/30/2019

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I was perusing the internet for fun and engaging teaching ideas and educational resources for parents and teachers. I stumbled onto TeacherVision.  The site has a plethora of activities and lesson plan ideas for students in grades K-12. It allows you to choose lessons and activities by holiday, grade level, subject, and even by theme.  I LOVE this site. I literally felt like i struck gold!  The site is great for teachers, but parents will also love it. I've listed some of my favorite links from the website. 

Top 10 Educational Resources for Parents and Educators

Top 5 Free Coding Tools for Early Learners

Top 5 Free Coding Tools for Teens


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It's Time to Make Plans for Summer 2019

5/6/2019

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The Spence School in New York City will host the logo Summer Institute July 22-25

Have fun while learning with...
  • TurtleArt
  • Makey Makey and Funkey
  • Hummingbird and micro:bit
  • Lilypad and Turtlestitch
  • Snap!
  • StarLogo Nova and NetLogo
  • BeeBot, Finch
  • Vex, Lego WeDo and EV3
  • Robo Expo
  • BeetleBlocks
  • Arduino with Scratch and Snap!
  • GoGo, Raspberry PI
  • Scratch and Scratch Jr.

​For registration and more information
el.media.mit.edu/logo-foundation/services/logo_summer_institute.html

#codingfun #makeymakey #logosummerinstitute #STEM #summercamp #scratch #codingforkids
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DesignHer Code Offers Free Coding Camp for 6th-8th Grade Girls

5/6/2019

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hURRY! aPPLICATION dEADLINE IS mAY 10TH

Parents, are you looking for a fun, educational experience for the student in your life?. DesignHer Code Camp, sponsored by Texas Workforce Commission, Camp Code for Girls and the University of Houston is offered, tuition-free, for young ladies entering grades 6 through 8 grade.  
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​Click The Link to Download Registration Packet: 
designher_code_camp_-_registration.pdf
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#CodingforGirls #DesignHer #UniversityofHoustonCodeCamp #STEM #GirlPower #GrowWithSTEM #GirlsCode #WeDesign #WeCreate  #WeCode 
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