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Check out the coloring book that is making waves in NYC schools!
Female empowerment and encouraging kids to consider bigger and better lives for themselves is of paramount importance! Especially in this current socio-economic climate. I seek to encourage kids to visualize themselves in traditionally underrepresented occupations. Don't be afraid to be the first real estate agent, doctor, writer, scientist, or movie director in your family! ALL kids should be encouraged to nurture their inner genius and dream BIG for their lives! Click "Learn More" and take a Look Inside on Amazon.com!
Also available on the popular platform Teachers Pay Teachers.
LEARN MOREHi,
I am Melissa Del Toro Schaffner. Engineer, Entrepreneur, Mom, Children's Coloring Book Author.
Having lived and traveled all over the world, I've seen women and girls treated with varied levels of respect and admiration. I have a passion for empowering young people, especially minority girls, to be their own biggest advocate and pursue the big things they want out of life from the youngest age. I have helped parents and educators around the world inspire their youth with the empowering and educational career tool Careers for Little Sisters. Join the revolution!
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Now Available in Spanish!
Many children are the first generation in their families to have access to higher education, learning the english language, and pursuing their passions. Careers for Little Sisters is offered in Spanish to allow spanish-speaking parents and educators to encourage children easily in a common language.
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"When I gave my daughter the Careers for Little Sisters coloring book, she was immediately drawn to the cover and instantly began going through the entire book, reading every single page out loud to me in an excited voice! Notwithstanding the coloring aspect, she was very interested in reading about all the different occupations that little girls could pursue when they got older. I could tell when she got to the end of the book, she wanted there to be more! It sparked conversation with the whole family about all the possibilities that were out there for her. The pictures are so well drawn, and the occupation descriptions are just the right length to keep the childā€™s attention. What a wonderfully, inspirational gift!"
Kate
Mom of 1 and Tech Genius
"My ten year old daughter is having a field day coloring this coloring book! She keeps saying how cool it is that the women look like her and have hair like her's. So far the Scientist is her favorite page."
Lashonda
Mom of 2 and Ex-Army Brat
"I absolutely love this book! I am giving it to my goddaughter because she is at that age where everything is so exciting to her and she is looking up to all of these women in different professions. Not only does this book bring awareness to so many great things that kids of color can accomplish, it is also fun. This book is the epitome of you can do anything you put your mind to. I think that is very important for the little girls in today's society."
Tiffany
Godmother and Stylist
"Amazing product. Fantastic tool for teaching and promoting early career training for young girls."
Amazon.com Reviewer
5 Stars!
"I bought this for my niece, Grace. I love it; it is such a great book. The pictures are beautiful, the descriptions of various occupations are easy-to-understand, and the message is clear and powerful. Girls can! A wonderful addition to any child's bookshelf."
Amazon.com Reviewer
Mom of 1 and Hero of Her Family
"This coloring book shines the light for all little girls who dream of a life as big as their dreams! I've been a workshop leader with at risk children, many of whom are minorities, and this kind of inspiration is much needed."
Leigh
Attorney and Positive Visionary
I'm an approved NYC DOE Vendor!
Contact me if you are interested in holding a Workshop with your students! I do a half our presentation to K through 8 about Visualization and dreaming BIG!
Coloring has never been more important
When children color, they allow their mind to visualize and dream of possibility. When they see images that are realistic, their dreams become attainable! This is a break-out session at a Girl Empowerment conference in the Bronx! *so important... consent forms have been signed for the release of any and all photos of children.
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Now, more than ever, children need positive role models and leadership. Let's keep in touch about new and exciting opportunities to serve our kids!
If you'd like to contact me to learn more about the Visualization Workshop, please send me an email at [email protected] !