![]() ![]() But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. Malala's Magic Pencil by Yousafzai - As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Sanders - Traces the of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world. Wilma Unlimited by Krull - A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics. It Began With a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Maclear - Presents an illustrated biography of American illustrator and children's book author, Gyo Fujikawa. Nya's Long Walk: A Step at a Time by Park - When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick as they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry her and the water back to their village, one step at a time. ![]() Rescue and Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship by Kensky - When he is paired with a girl who has lost her legs, Rescue worries that he isn't up to the task of being her service dog. By the time he reached six, this prodigy was playing trumpet and trombone in a jazz band led by his older brother. Trombone Shorty by Andrews - A picture book autobiography by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, who hails from the Treme neighborhood in New Orleans' 6th Ward. The Right Word: Roget and his Thesaurus by Bryant - If only all the ideas in the world could be found in one place."With this in mind, chronic list-maker Peter Mark Roget wrote his Thesaurus, published in 1852. Joan Procter, Dragon Doctorby Valdez - A picture book biography of Joan Procter, an English woman who loved reptiles and, while a curator of reptiles at the London Zoo in the 1920s, worked with Komodo dragons.Įmmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Yeboah by Thompson - In 2001, with one strong leg, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah bicycled 400 miles around Ghana to spread the message that "being disabled does not mean being unable".ĭrum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Engle - Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums. Pass It On by Henn - Here's a fun idea: When you laugh or smile-pass it on! A story about giving, sharing, and joy. Share a book or have kids choose one to read independently. Show a Natural High video and discuss what activities students find naturally exhilarating. ![]() Have kids write what motivates them to stay healthy and drug free on this page that can then be displayed. Virtual option: have parents share videos of their kids' home performances to your social media channel with #RedRibbonWeek. host an open house, link to an online listing, encourage parents to discuss options with kids.)ĭiscuss discovering your anti-drug… are you an athlete, in the band or choir, an artist, or a dancer? Any of these can be an anti-drug.ĭiscuss 3 areas of life that can be negatively impacted by abuse of drugs and alcohol: health, professional opportunities, and relationships.Ĭelebrate the many wonderful things that are better to do than drugs with a talent show: Youth can perform skills related to a hobby (music, karate, etc.). Promote after-school clubs and activities kids can get involved with (i.e. Plan activities to get kids thinking about and pursuing their healthy future: ![]()
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