Celestina the Astronaut Ballerina - by Donald Jacobsen (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Well," said Miss Stella, "it's time that you soar. Trade in your ballet shoes for the great rocket's roar. Dream your big dreams and never give in. It is never too late for you to begin." Celestina the Astronaut Ballerina is a beautifully illustrated story that teaches kids about the importance of holding on to their hopes and dreams in the face of bullying and peer pressure. This thought-provoking story also highlights the impact that our words and actions can have on others--good or bad--and challenges gender stereotypes in the workforce.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Celestina is a little girl with a big dream--can she overcome peer pressure and bullying to accomplish her astral ambition?</i></p><p><i>"Well," said Miss Stella, "it's time that you soar. Trade in your ballet shoes for the great rocket's roar. Dream your big dreams and never give in. It is never too late for you to begin."</i></p><p><i>Celestina the Astronaut Ballerina</i> is a beautifully illustrated story that teaches kids about the importance of holding on to their hopes and dreams in the face of bullying and peer pressure. This thought-provoking story also highlights the impact that our words and actions can have on others--good or bad--and challenges gender stereotypes in the workforce.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"I loved the many representations of multicultural characters in the book and the fact that the main character is a girl is wonderful as well. <i>Celestina the Astronaut Ballerina</i> is an inspiring book for kids who dream big and learn to work hard to get where they want to be."--lavenderagate "LibraryThing" (8/14/2020 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"... the messaging is spot-on. ... this reminder for children to follow their dreams transcends ..."--Sara Thomas "School Library Journal" (6/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><br>"This was a lovely book in verse that will help convince kids that they can achieve their dreams, no matter how unachievable they may have been led to believe they are. It was great to see Celestina go from a slightly depressed child to an accomplished adult, and I loved seeing how a teacher (especially one who looked like Celestina) was the person who pushed her to strive for what she really wanted in life."--Sophie Brown "GeekMom" (3/2/2021 12:00:00 AM)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Donald Jacobsen</b> is a husband, father, registered nurse, and sometimes-writer living and working in Memphis, Tennessee. Donald's clinical nursing experience comes from 10 years in the field, with a background in emergency nursing and EMS, case management, nursing informatics, and a variety of other settings. Donald's experience otherwise comes from living an amazing life with his wondrous wife, two beautiful daughters, and their mopey rescue dog, Yoda. Learn more at http: //www.donaldjacobsen.com.</p>
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