{"product_id":"freedom-to-read-9781955698047","title":"Freedom to Read","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine a world where books are forbidden, playing pretend is not allowed, and children are taught to only \"speak the truth.\" It's 2084 and this is Amy's world ... Or, at least it was Amy's world before she discovered a book and began to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating power of literature in \u003cstrong\u003eFreedom to Read\u003c\/strong\u003e, a thought-provoking page-turner that celebrates the profound value of books and their transformative impact on young readers. With stunning oil pastel illustrations and a compelling storyline, children will easily be captivated by Amy's journey of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst the backdrop of the current climate in the United States, where the freedom to read faces unprecedented challenges, this 56-page extended picture book serves as a powerful tool to ignite discussions on the impact of book banning while nurturing a deep appreciation for the magic of storytelling. What if all books were forbidden? What if your school's library was locked? How far would you go to protect your right to read?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelley Donner is the author of various children's books including \u003cstrong\u003eThe Day the Lines Changed\u003c\/strong\u003e which was featured in the Washington Post as one of the top ten children's books about the pandemic and \u003cstrong\u003eSchool is More Than a Building\u003c\/strong\u003e. She has a Masters of Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art and has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. Kelley lives with her husband and three boys in Munich, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eKelleyDonner.com\u003c\/strong\u003e you'll find lesson plans, coloring pages, story-time videos, and more. Join Amy and discover the transformative power of books in this timely, must-read for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelley Donner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Little Donnerwetter Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.15d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781955698047\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonner, Kelley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kelley Donner knew she wanted to be an artist as a little girl where she grew up on a farm in rural Kansas. She has written many children's stories including The Day the Lines Changed, which was featured in the Washington Post as one of the top ten children's books about the pandemic and School is More Than a Building. Kelley has a Masters Degree in Illustration and Book Arts from the Cambridge School of Art and has worked as an educator for over 20 years in the US, UK, and Germany. She is also head of the website StorybookWalk.com. When Kelley is not busy drawing, you will often find her playing Lego with her three boys. She currently lives in Munich, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Donnerwetter Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43640034852979,"sku":"9.78196E+12","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_b460e299-ed2e-46eb-b62a-a84a61ecb5c3.jpg?v=1755698387","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/freedom-to-read-9781955698047","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}