| A Long Way to School: A Story of Overcoming Challenges and Never Giving Up Young Readers Edition Contributor(s): Nimenya, Seconde (Author) |
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ISBN: 1733112405 ISBN-13: 9781733112406 Publisher: Common Purpose Training Services OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.25" W x 8" (0.48 lbs) 204 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the author of the international award-winning memoir, Evolving Through Adversity, comes the Young Readers Edition, "A Long Way to School," a story that will inspire teens and young adults on how to overcome the challenges in their own lives. A Long Way to School tells the remarkable life story of Seconde Nimenya, a woman who grew up in Africa. When Nimenya was growing up, girls were not encouraged to attend school. But she fought to get an education. From walking long hours to get to school since she was in the first grade, until she finished high school, Nimenya's education journey is a story of courage, perseverance and never giving up. In "A Long Way to School, " Nimenya shares the challenges she had to overcome from her formative years, and now, she wants middle school and high school age children to benefit from her experiences and be inspired and empowered in rising above their own adversities in school and in their personal lives. A Long Way to School will inspire and motivate teens and young adult readers on how to find their inner strengths and determination in achieving goals. In return, they will grow to be good leaders and inspire their local and global communities with a positive attitude and a newfound wisdom. Despite growing up without access to books, today Seconde Nimenya is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker and a champion for education; advocating for the end of child marriage and letting girls learn. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nimenya, Seconde: - Seconde Nimenya is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker and a diversity leadership advocate. Her area of specialization is in helping her audience understand themselves and one another, be tolerant of one another, and evolve through adversity. Seconde holds two bachelors' degree and an MBA, is fluent in three languages and she blends her varied backgrounds to create dynamic presentations, using a unique approach that is both inspiring and empowering. Her TEDx Talk on race and other identity constructs, titled "We Are Not All That Different" continues to inspire people worldwide. In this talk, Seconde makes the case that at our very core, we are far more alike than different; and she urges people to celebrate each other's differences. Whether it's about speaking up against child marriage, the violence against women, or supporting organizational leaders in their diversity efforts, Seconde's message is about growing leaders in a world of differences. For more information about Seconde Nimenya's work, visit: https: //www.secondenimenya.com/ |