DADDY, DADDY, CAN I BE AMBITIOUS? | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Date and Time
Jan 15, 2023 6:00 pm
Location
Columbia
6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, Maryland, 21044
Jan 15, 2023 6:00 pm
Columbia
DADDY, DADDY, CAN I BE AMBITIOUS? | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Join us to learn what it means to be ambitious and children’s storytelling.
Author Joanne Sanders' new book is about a little girl named Joy who wishes to play for her school basketball team. Joy is nervous about tryouts, and her father encourages her to be ambitious. It is through conversations that Joy has with her father which prompt her to ask, "Can I Be Ambitious?"
This story teaches young children what it means to be ambitious. The concept of ambition is revealed as Joy and her father explore and share experiences from Joy's life. Parents can share and engage in conversations about being ambitious with their children as they read this story.
Joanne is joining the Busboys stage for a celebration event and book discussion. She will be joined in conversation by Beth Harbinson. This event is free and open to all. Our program begins at 6:00 pm, and will be followed by an audience Q&A. Copies of DADDY, DADDY, CAN I BE AMBITIOUS? will be available for purchase before and during the event. Please note that this event will NOT be livestreamed.
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Joanne Sanders resides in Baltimore, Maryland. Sanders credits her children and husband for her inspiration and her decision to return to school to get her bachelor’s degree after having become a mother of three. Sanders earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology at Coppin State University. She fell in love with writing and the psychology of positive thinking. The knowledge propelled Sanders to chase her dreams of being an author. She continued her educational pursuits earning a Master’s degree in Education with a specialty in Family Counseling. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. in Higher Education at Notre Dame of Maryland.
Sanders is a member of Psi Chi, the Golden Key International Honor Society, the American Counseling Association, and the American Psychology Association. She enjoys gardening, doing jigsaw puzzles, and motivating others.
Beth Harbinson is the founder of Sobar® and has worked in non-profit management, fundraising, and development for 30 years. Beth is committed to local efforts focused on reducing the stigma associated with alcoholism, addiction and mental illness and providing greater access to treatment resources. She currently serves on the Local Behavioral Health Advisory Board and the Opiate Crisis Community Council.
Sobar’s mission is to provide and promote innovative beverage options to those who cannot or choose not to drink alcohol
