Character Education books for Kids
About the Author
Sandra McLeod Humphrey is a retired clinical psychologist, a character education consultant, and an award-winning author of eight middle-grade and young adult books. She's also the recipient of the National Character Education Center's Award for Exemplary Leadership in Ethics Education (2000) and the 2005 Helen Keating Ott Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children's Literature.
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Blog: http://www.kidscandoit.com
FB Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/KidsCanDoIt2
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Klout: http://klout.com/#/Sandra305
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My Newest Book
They Stood Alone!: 25 Men and Women Who Made a Difference is a collection of brief biographies of 25 men and women who refused to conform to the societal beliefs and expectations of their time and, by stepping out and away from the crowd, they changed their world and ours as well. (For ages 10 and up). It has just received the Mom’s Choice Gold Award for Young Adult Nonfiction and was the DIY Book Festival Winner for the Teenage category.
Editorial Reviews
"Seldom, if ever, do kids have a vision without a role model. Sandra McLeod Humphrey's book They Stood Alone! provides kids everywhere with extraordinary people who had beliefs and convictions and stood by them to make an enormous difference. These stories will galvanize youngsters to action!" --Gene Bedley, 1986 National Educator of the Year
"This is a book of hope... that is driven by intrinsic motivation, a desire to give rather than take from the world, and a deep belief in the difference that one person can make when an ability, an idea, or a goal is taken to its highest level." --Donald Draayer, PHD, former superintendent of Minnetonka Schools, 24 years, and 1990 National Superintendent of the Year
"They Stood Alone! is a book all young people should read. It contains the stories of real-life heroes and heroines who showed the courage and inspiration to truly make a difference in the world. The twenty-five men and women featured in this book are an eclectic group ranging from scientists and explorers to civil rights activists and authors. Their dedication and commitment encourage all of us to strive to do our best and to live a meaningful life." --Philip Bigler, 1998 National Teacher of the Year
"Powerful and significant. A must-read for all." --Terry Hitchcock, motivational speaker, author, and consultant
"I highly recommend this inspiring book. It should be in the hands of every parent, teacher, and child advocate who cares about our children's moral futures!" --Michele Borba, EDD, author of The Big Book of Parenting Solutions and Building Moral Intelligence: The Seven Essential Virtues That Teach Kids to Do the Right Thing
"The writing style is warm and easy to read. The content is just enough without being too much. The information provided is interesting and thought-provoking. It is in short just an all-around great read. What a fabulous book!" -- Lori M for Readers Favorite
"I strongly recommend "They Stood Alone!" to readers ages 9 and up. Sandra McLeod Humphrey has done a great job of presenting the inspiring stories of the lives of 25 remarkable people in a way that appeals to readers of all ages Reading this book made me think of ways that I could help other people. " Reader Views