Tuesday, June 16, 2009
New Book Helps African American Youth "Do Anything"
Author - Carolyn Mattocks
Baltimore - Carolyn Mattocks has created a new educational program for African American youth called I Can Do Anything. This powerful program features famous African Americans who have excelled in various professions to give African American children a practical introduction to potential career choices and a greater knowledge of the historical achievements and successes of those who have come before them.
The I Can Do Anything book helps youth examine various career options and opportunities by demonstrating the significant achievements that well-known African Americans have made in mathematics, architecture, science, law and entrepreneurship.
The book is the first of its kind to combine career options and show the outstanding historical achievements of African Americans in each field. Youth will learn history that is not being taught in the classrooms. This book is a great reference tool for both youth and adults.
The I Can Do Anything book consists of an (1) Overview of 17 career options with skills needed to excel in each field (2) Historical References (3) Famous African Americans who have excelled in each field and (4) Exercises in skills assessments, self-assessments, research, writing, and history quizzes.
The I Can Do Anything program is available to schools, cultural institutions, churches, and youth and community service groups. The book is available in E-Book format and paperback. You can purchase the book at www.historicalinspirations.net
Historical Inspirations is a company that keeps the spirit of the past alive by creating products that motivate, inspire, and educate individuals about history in a positive way.
Carolyn Mattocks has a B.A. in History from North Carolina Central University. She also has a M.P.A. in Public Administration from North Carolina State University.
CONTACT:
Carolyn Mattocks
Historical Inspirations
carolynmattocks@historicalinspirations.net
443-326-7191
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