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<\/em><\/p>\nSammy, a first grader at Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter S\u00ad\u00ad\u00adchool (Los Angeles), is excited to take part in this national literacy initiative. As a champion of Children\u2019s Book Week, he is donating a book to all his classmates and several libraries across the San Fernando Valley. He wants to encourage other kids to write books and hopes to serve as an inspiration.<\/p>\n
\u201cKids make great authors because we know what other kids like,\u201d said Sammy. \u201cI think more kids should write books\u2026they just need to be encouraged and told that it\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sammy created the premise of the book at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles. Due to school closures, Sammy kept busy with his imagination and often composed stories with his grandmother.<\/p>\n
Sammy\u2019s grandmother, Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes, who transcribed the book for him, felt that it was important to help Sammy find his literary voice while maintaining a sense of wonder and imagination. \u201cWhen we started on this project almost two years ago, our country was in a turbulent time. With the onset of COVID-19 and the spotlight on racial disparages, we really wanted Sammy to just create stories that were fun and lighthearted,\u201d said Mukes.<\/p>\n
The book is a comical story about a boy who finally decides to sleep in his bed. While fast asleep, a mysterious monster wakes him up from his dream. Confused as to exactly what the monster is, and what the monster wants, the brave boy contemplates a series of possibilities as he tries to unlock the mystery.<\/p>\n
Early reviews call the book \u201cfunny, engaging and delightful.\u201d The book will go on sale May 2, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble (online), and in a few select stores.<\/p>\n
Learn more: https:\/\/www.wfpublications.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n Learn more on Amazon: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09YQGKD8C<\/a><\/p>\n