Hey! We just created a facebook page for the first book. Love to have you take a look and support the launch by checking the 'like' box and recommending it to friends.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Emperors-New-Throne/190197681026021
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
What will you say?
Have you ever been with a small child when a 'handicapped' or 'special needs' person comes into their view? How did they react? Did they ask you several questions or point at that person?
When the 'baby boomers' were growing up labels like: retarded, mongoloid, deformed and spastic were used to describe these people. Children were told not to stare, don't go near 'them' or don't ask questions. Those who didn't look 'normal' were ostracized and almost thought of as infectious.
What is normal? It's a label, a perception and a means to measure or compare. But compare to what? Who sets the standards? Who gets to change the standards? WE DO!
Labels may have changed but the perceptions are still trying to catch up. I suggest 'they' be changed to 'we' so we're all on equal ground. We're all 'special' and have many talents and skills. Each of us has something to offer.
Help change the standards one description at a time.
They next time a child or grandchild asks you, "Why is that person is a wheelchair? or "Why does that person look different".......What will you say?
When the 'baby boomers' were growing up labels like: retarded, mongoloid, deformed and spastic were used to describe these people. Children were told not to stare, don't go near 'them' or don't ask questions. Those who didn't look 'normal' were ostracized and almost thought of as infectious.
What is normal? It's a label, a perception and a means to measure or compare. But compare to what? Who sets the standards? Who gets to change the standards? WE DO!
Labels may have changed but the perceptions are still trying to catch up. I suggest 'they' be changed to 'we' so we're all on equal ground. We're all 'special' and have many talents and skills. Each of us has something to offer.
Help change the standards one description at a time.
They next time a child or grandchild asks you, "Why is that person is a wheelchair? or "Why does that person look different".......What will you say?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
New Children's Book
Hi,
My name is Julia Broomall Millington and I've just published my first children's book. It deals with the importance of not only our self-worth but that of others too. I've lived in several areas around the country and have found that there is a universal misperception about those with special needs. With my three children and seven grandchildren I've tried to instill in them that we are all whole. We all have special gifts and talents. 'The Emperor's New Throne' through it's lyrical verse and great illustrations, tries to subtly teach this concept to all who read it, be they handicapped or not.
Books with morals have been around for centuries and are a great teaching tool. I hope my message is received and embraced by all who read the book. Please look for it on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com or
P.S. I'm already working on publishing book two of "The Whole Story" Children's Book Series
My name is Julia Broomall Millington and I've just published my first children's book. It deals with the importance of not only our self-worth but that of others too. I've lived in several areas around the country and have found that there is a universal misperception about those with special needs. With my three children and seven grandchildren I've tried to instill in them that we are all whole. We all have special gifts and talents. 'The Emperor's New Throne' through it's lyrical verse and great illustrations, tries to subtly teach this concept to all who read it, be they handicapped or not.
Books with morals have been around for centuries and are a great teaching tool. I hope my message is received and embraced by all who read the book. Please look for it on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com or
http://sweetdreamspublishingofma.onlybusiness.com/OnlineCatalog/The_Emperors_New_Throne-details.aspx
Have a great day!P.S. I'm already working on publishing book two of "The Whole Story" Children's Book Series
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