Breathe! : A short story to help parents assist children in coping with social injustice (SOPHIA & FRIENDS) Kindle Edition

Little Seth can not cope! The social injustice that he's observed on the news has left him without hope. Seth notices a police car while playing in the park with Sophia and the rest of their friends. He begins to picture the faces of several unarmed black men whose lives abruptly came to an end. His heart begins to race as he runs all the way home. Seth's father notices a sense of fear in his tone. Will Seth continue to live in fear of the police? Will he develop the confidence he needs to release his fears and breathe? Breathe is a short story written to empower African American children. This book provides young readers with the historical contributions and achievements of African Americans through dialogue between a black father and his son. The text empowers African American children to view themselves as innovators and to dispel negative images that are portrayed in the media of black people in America. The text concludes with a dedication page listing names of unarmed black men and women whose lives have been taken unjustly. Read more