Journal Record Week in Review for the week ending April 14, 2023

Edmond author’s books under attack in Florida
An Oklahoma author learned this month that her books – which are meant to give children the skill set to deal with emotions – are under attack in Florida school districts. Mary Nhin, who lives in Edmond and has written more than 250 children’s books, learned about the situation from educators in Florida who emailed her that they have been told to pull her books from their shelves. Teachers in Oklahoma and across the nation use her “Ninja Life Hacks” series for social, emotional learning. The books are designed to help children cultivate a growth mindset and develop confidence and grit. Her “Mini Movers and Shakers” books were developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard through the example of people like Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Serena Williams, Bruce Lee and Walt Disney.

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