Author Interview With Patricia Newman – Neema’s Reason to Smile
We’re over the moon to have STEM award-winning author Patricia Newman’s back on the Reading with Your Kids podcast! LIGHTSWITCH Learning has just published Neema’s Reason to Smile by award-winning author Patricia Newman and illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. Patricia is joining us to tell us all about her wonderful little book about Neema, a young Kenyan girl who dreams of one day being able to afford to go to school. Slowly, and with great purpose, Neema and her mother formulate a plan to save money and make her dream come true.
Neema’s Reason to Smile reminds us that education is the greatest gift we can give a child and that with enough love and determination, dreams sometimes do come true. Moving, important, and inspiring. Back matter includes quotes from the Jambo Jipya children’s home students, a glossary, discussion question and a craft.
In this incredibly informative episode, you’ll learn about various educational books by Patricia. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, and tune in for all the great insights!
About the Author
Patricia Newman, recent recipient of the American Library Association’s Sibert Honor, is the author of numerous award-winning books that show kids how their actions can ripple around the world. With titles such as Neema’s Reason to Smile; Zoo Scientists to the Rescue; Sea Otter Heroes; and Plastic, Ahoy!, she hopes to empower kids to think about the adults they d like to become.
To Learn More About Patricia & Her Books
Visit her website at www.patriciamnewman.com
Be sure to check out her books on Amazon
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Learn more about “Neema’s Reason to Smile”
What’s in your dream basket?
Neema’s is full of big dreams, like becoming a scientist, an inventor, or a teacher.
Neema’s Reason to Smile is the story of Neema, a young Kenyan girl who dreams of one day being able to afford to go to school. Slowly, and with great purpose, Neema makes a plan to save money in her dream basket and make her dream come true. One day, a mysterious young girl skips down the street wearing a red skirt and white shirt. Soon, she guides Neema all the way to a new school.
Interviews about NEEMA can be found at https://www.patriciamnewman.com/books/neemas-reason-to-smile/
Grab your copy of Neema’s Reason to Smile at https://amzn.to/2qHvG4j
Trailer for NEEMA’S REASON TO SMILE: https://youtu.be/7iYPO2SwwtI
Order your copy from Amazon or directly from the publisher – [email protected]
In This Episode, You’ll Hear
- More about Neema’s Reason to Smile, a picture book by Patricia Newman about a young Kenyan girl dreaming of an education.
- Who needs to hear the story of Neema’s Reason to Smile?
- Patricia talks about research, reading, and writing activities for the kids and parents to do together while reading Neema’s Reason to Smile
A big thank you to Patricia for joining us and for sharing her great insights with our listeners!
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