Books with author Sheila Jackson

Jot is Marie Lynne's lucky pencil, but there's a new pencil in town, or at least in the pencil pouch. Click is mechanical, never needs sharpening, and has back-up erasers. How can Jot compete with that? Joined by his two pals, Blueberry and E, Jot makes a plan to get back to his top spot in the pouch. Will he and his friends succeed, or will they end up in the dark and dusty bottom of the pouch, forgotten?

“Children as young as three years old are aware of race and skin color, and they aren’t afraid to ask questions,” says Caryn Park, a professor at Antioch University in Seattle, whose research focuses on children’s understanding of race and ethnicity. “Their identities really matter to them, and racial identity is a significant part of their total identity. They also understand the power in talking about race and racism, and that when they bring those things up, they can get the attention of grown-ups and other children.”Contrarily to popular beliefs, the discussion about racism and discrimination needs to happen as soon as possible, if we want to raise our children to be kind, respectful, and antiracist.What is the best way to stimulate a discussion, if not by telling a compelling tale? Nothing is more powerful than a story.This book introduces the concepts of diversity, race, and discrimination in a carefully constructed way for each developmental stage of the children, from 0 to 12 years of age.Every story is written for children at a different age, so that it may accompany you through the years in understanding and cherishing our differences.This is a great tool for both parents and educators who want to teach children the beauty of ethnic diversity and the importance of fighting for what is right.Embark on a journey with your children towards tolerance, respect, and understanding of our history and our struggles.

Mimi is an artistic cat in need of a human. But for a cat like her€”with the soul of an artist€”only an artist will do. Mr. Dada is a human who believes that art can be anything, and that anything can be art. And for a human like him€”with the soul of a Dadaist€”only an artistic pet will do. Sometimes, though, it takes a while for humans to see what’s right in front of them all along. So it is a good thing that Mimi is loud and silly and surprising and bold. Mimi is a Dada cat, through and through.This charming story about staying true to yourself sparkles with playful prose and stunning mixed-media illustrations while introducing readers to the Dadaist art movement. Includes an author’s note, a list of books and websites, and an index.

“Children as young as three years old are aware of race and skin color, and they aren’t afraid to ask questions,” says Caryn Park, a professor at Antioch University in Seattle, whose research focuses on children’s understanding of race and ethnicity. “Their identities really matter to them, and racial identity is a significant part of their total identity. They also understand the power in talking about race and racism, and that when they bring those things up, they can get the attention of grown-ups and other children.”Contrarily to popular beliefs, the discussion about racism and discrimination needs to happen as soon as possible, if we want to raise our children to be kind, respectful, and antiracist.What is the best way to stimulate a discussion, if not by telling a compelling tale? Nothing is more powerful than a story.This book introduces the concepts of diversity, race, and discrimination in a carefully constructed way for each developmental stage of the children, from 0 to 12 years of age.Every story is written for children at a different age, so that it may accompany you through the years in understanding and cherishing our differences.This is a great tool for both parents and educators who want to teach children the beauty of ethnic diversity and the importance of fighting for what is right.Embark on a journey with your children towards tolerance, respect, and understanding of our history and our struggles.

Mimi is an artistic cat in need of a human. But for a cat like her€”with the soul of an artist€”only an artist will do. Mr. Dada is a human who believes that art can be anything, and that anything can be art. And for a human like him€”with the soul of a Dadaist€”only an artistic pet will do. Sometimes, though, it takes a while for humans to see what’s right in front of them all along. So it is a good thing that Mimi is loud and silly and surprising and bold. Mimi is a Dada cat, through and through.This charming story about staying true to yourself sparkles with playful prose and stunning mixed-media illustrations while introducing readers to the Dadaist art movement. Includes an author’s note, a list of books and websites, and an index.

Whether they joined the Yearbook Club or they were asked to participate by cranky school counselor, Mr. Crandall, the YC girls become fast friends. Kiki, Marnyke, Nishell, Sherise, and Tia are best friends forever. But all BFFs have their differences. Fights, jealousies, secret crushes-- introducing the gossipy girls of South Central High. Will shy Kiki ever move beyond the shadow of her popular twin? Can Nishell overcome an embarrassing secret? Will Sherise's relationship with Marnyke's ex cause trouble for everyone? Will Marnyke's deep loneliness lead to an unwise decision? And will Tia realize that driving ambition without friendship is hollow? All under 150-pages.Sherise thinks Carlos is fine. Everyone else, including her sister, Kiki, says he's a thug. But Carlos swears that he's out of the game.

War memories do not have an age requirement. They force you to mature and give you no choice but to cope with the realities of the world. In this memoir, author Sigrid Jackson tells what it was like being a child of war in East Germany before and after World War II. In East German Girl, Jackson describes what it was like to live through the bombing raids, food shortages, diphtheria, communism, and being forced to leave her home with her mother and brother to be relocated to a rural farm. Using personal anecdotes to illustrate how God has worked in her life, Jackson demonstrates the courage that was necessary to escape East Germany to freedom in the west when she was just twelve years old. From an alcoholic, absentee father to an unsuspecting future husband, life continuously threw her curveballs, but East German Girl narrates an inspirational story of war, communism, family betrayal, and finally resilience.

Drawing transforming robots isn't just a talent, it's a state of mind. You Can Draw Transforming Robots reveals that state of mind for you to understand. Begin with the comprehensive study of the basics of figure drawing and perspective, add facial construction to the more advanced concepts of creating your own transforming robot, and you're on your way. With this incredible, instructive book and a little imagination, an artist can start saving the universe.