When Little Eddie takes a visit to Carnegie Hall with his music teacher, the world of music comes alive. Little Eddie Goes to Carnegie Hall is a beautifully illustrated children's book that will inspire youth to see music in the world around them. Music teachers will be inspired by the creative ways Mr. C uses a field trip to share how improvisation is unique to every musician, no matter what size Students will be encouraged to continue to find their own musical voice to share with the world as they see Little Eddie discover his love for music
After being rescued from a Kentucky slave plantation by his fugitive-slave father, Benjamin Losford used the skills he learned from his father to make his own way in life. What he learned as a barber allowed him to have a skill that would span three history-making generations of barbers.
Benjamin Losford and His Handy Dandy Clippers is an historical fiction based on the true-life story of Benjamin Losford of Edmore, Michigan. Benjamin's story inspires youth to find their gifts in life and use them to excel to places they could never have imagined.
Season Press LLC has created this book as the first in its new imprint, Community Voices, to share the stories of those who have made significant contributions to their communities, however are unsung heroes. It is the desire of Season Press to inspire others to seek out and highlight their own hometown heroes through the valuable resources in community libraries, museums, and archives.
Sean and Sonya Hollins used more than 30 years of experience in writing and graphic design to bring this story to life. Shirley Wulff and Fran Kondek of the Pine Forest Historical Museum in Edmore shared Benjamin's story with Sonya in order to find a way to highlight their town's first African American resident, and longest-running business in Edmore's history.
The true-life story was brought to life by illustrator Kenjji Jumanne-Marshall whose award-winning skills created a book that can be enjoyed by all ages. Guest youth editors: Shamiel, Syann and Sasha Hollins; Alayna and Nya Kuhn; and Malichi and Micah Grant, helped take the historical aspects of the story and make it enjoyable for young readers.
Before Merze Tate was born, her ancestors had blazed trails as abolitionists, entrepreneurs, inventors, and pioneers. Merze inherited that same spirit as she left the white pine woods of Blanchard, Michigan to explore the world. As first African American graduate of Oxford University, she led a life that continues to give back to others.
In this children's book, Small Beginnings: The Photographic Journey Through the Life of Merze Tate, children experience, through her own photographs, some of her most triumphant life moments. Told in poetic format, the book highlights some of Merze's most triumphant life moments that will inspire those of all ages to live a life without boundaries.
As the first African American graduate of Oxford University, Tate would go on to achieve many more firsts. The Howard University history professor was often sought by the Department of State for her expertise in atomic energy. Her bestselling books on international politics and her patents moved her to millionaire status and allowed her to leave millions in financial and assets to universities across the country.
Finally, a refreshing story of an amazing woman in history whose contributions to international history is finally told to children to give them a new historical figure to emulate.
Sonya and Sean Hollins have come together, once again, to bring Michigan history to life. The couple own Fortitude Graphic Design and Printing and Season Press LLC. The two consulting firms have helped dozens of authors self publish works of various genres. The Hollins' have more than 25 years of graphic design and journalism experience that they use to bring history to life in ways that inspire those of all ages in the 21st Century.
The couple also has published Benjamin Losford and His Handy Dandy Clippers, and The Journey Blessings journal.