![]() Author/illustrator John Hendrix weaves fact and fiction together to create a powerful and moving centenary tribute in his new picture book Shooting At the Stars. ![]() Some of you may already know of inspirational story of the Christmas Truce of 1914–a series of widespread, unofficial ceasefires that took place along the Western front around Christmas 1914 during World War I.With that in mind, here are some powerful forces in children’s books published this year. Let’s be agents of transformation this season. ![]() By sharing books with those who don’t read or can’t, we can transform lives. At First Book, we believe books are the most powerful force in the universe.”įor those of us who do read, we know there is always more to learn, and always more to be humbled by through reading a book. They can change the life trajectory of a child forever. “In this country that we are so proud of, 45% of our children are being raised in homes that are poor or near poor. But I think Kyle Zimmer, President of First Book in Washington DC says it best for me when she spoke at the National Book Awards ceremony this past month: ![]() ![]() I’ve got lots on my mind as I think and write about books and giving this holiday season. ![]()
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