inspiration

During a seemingly disastrous first day at school, America finds comfort in the teacher's Welcome Wagon and draws inspiration from historical figures who persevered despite facing rejection.

An African American girl finds inspiration and affirmation in the lives of historic women like Sojourner Truth, Michelle Obama, Billie Holiday and Zora Neale Hurston.

Learn how spoken words can change a mind, a community and the world with this collection of remarkable speeches by women. What She Said is an inspiring collection of speeches from passionate and persuasive women from around the world and throughout history. The included speakers come from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, ages, and education levels, demonstrating how women from all walks of life can use the power of speech to bring change. Author Monica Lunin has curated and analysed 40 of the greatest speeches made by strong and empowering women from all around the world. From Queen Elizabeth I to Maya Angelou, Greta Thunberg, Julia Gillard, and Michelle Obama, What She Said shows not only what was said but also how the speech worked and why it was effective. In this insightful exploration of female wit, persuasion, and leadership, you'll find an extract of the speech, a biography of the speaker and a breakdown of the qualities that made it so remarkable. -- Provided by publisher.

"On a rainy day, a young artist struggles to find inspiration--until she remembers all the things she loves that are black and white"--OCLC.

"A tribute to the . . . teachers of . . . [the] world . . . expresses thanks to educators, coaches, and other role models who help inspire the futures of young people"--Provided by publisher.

"This girl is an idea machine--sometimes her brain is so full of ideas that her hands can't keep up. But today feels different. She doesn't know what to make! She and her canine assistant search high and low, but they can't find a single idea anywhere. What if she never has another idea ever again?"--Jacket flap.

Contains one-hundred illustrated, hand-lettered quotations meant to inspire and encourage.

"Joe came to America from the West African country of Sierra Leone when he was young. He worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home. Like so many immigrants before and after him. Joe succeeded when many thought he would fail"--Jacket flap.

Presents a collection of poems that looks at different emotions including loneliness, lacking of courage, heartbreak, hopelessness, excess of ego, seeking hope, comfort, inspiration, and excitement.

A young boy comes up with an idea and he keeps it safe until one day he realizes the amazing power it can have.