Young Patriots
Bulletin (web edition)
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Hook Kids on History!
August, 2004
Vol. 1, Number 7 |
Featured Article: From
the Creator of the Young Patriots Series
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| Hook Kids on History in August: |
| August 1-31: |
National Inventor's Month-Lew
Wallace invented the aluminum fishing pole! |
| August 19: |
National Aviation Day celebrated
on Orville Wright's birthday. |
| August 20: |
Birth of Benjamin Harrison,
William Henry Harrison's grandson and the 23rd President. |
| August 28: |
Anniversary of Martin Luther
Kings's famous "March on Washington" (see
article below) |
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Dear Subscribers-Welcome back!
And just in time for back-to-school, welcome to our newest Young
Patriot, John Hancock. As you know, our Series was originally
published nearly 70 years ago, so often I am in touch with descendents
of the original authors. And such is the case with Kathryn Sisson,
author of "John Hancock." I was fortunate enough to
visit with her daughter and granddaughter this summer in Minneapolis,
and not only did they bring photos of Kathryn and scrapbooks
to share with me, but they were tremendously supportive and
thrilled to see their mother and grandmother's books come back
to life.
Meeting the families of the authors
and, in the case of Montrew Dunham and Kathryn Kilby, meeting
the authors themselves, is by far the best part of my job. It's
easy to forget in the course of dealing with emails, meeting
printer and illustrator deadlines and running a business that
there are real people who created these wonderful stories and
their children are counting on me to keep their legacy alive.
Talking with them is a wonderful reminder that the business
of publishing is people.
Their trust in me is an honor
as is yours by subscribing to this newsletter. A big thank-you
to them AND to you.
And best wishes for a very happy
and productive school year.
Warmly,
Florrie
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First to Sign the Declaration
of Independence
Ninth in the Young Patriots Series
Meet John Hancock, Independent Boy
Upon signing the Declaration of Independence:
"The British ministry can read that name without spectacles;
let them double their reward," said John Hancock whose
fame for the size of his signature was only matched by his devotion
to public service and the cause of American freedom.
"When I grow up I want to be a general or
a sea captain and sail the seven seas. Then I can live in Boston
when I'm not at sea or fighting a war somewhere," claimed
young John Hancock.
The Young Patriots Series welcomes John
Hancock, Independent Boy, Volume 9, the story of the
most famous signer of the Declaration of Independence growing
up in the cradle of the American Revolution. Snowball fights
with Paul Revere, hiding American seaman from capture by the
British, and visits to Samuel Adams' printing press are just
a few of "Johnny's" adventures in pre-Revolutionary
War Boston.
And, in addition to the "What
Happened Next," "Fun
Facts About," and "When
John Hancock Lived" features included in every Young
Patriots book, NEW in Volume 9 is "What
Does That Mean?"-the young reader discovers the meanings
of words in the book such as " foolscap" and "frigate,"
and educators have an additional teaching tool!
As an introductory offer to newsletter readers
only, order John Hancock, Independent Boy from our website,
get free shipping AND a FREE CD-ROM with the electronic version
of the book, Lesson Plan and Webquest! Order here
First Day of School Tips for
Teachers
Educators--time to start thinking about some ice-breakers for
that first day of school! How about using a digital camera to
help remember those new faces? Or creating a time capsule with
Pringles cans? Check out these ideas and more at the Education
Network's First
Day of School Activities.
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"I Have
a Dream"--March on Washington Anniversary and Mahalia Jackson
John Hancock fought the first battles for our individual freedoms,
and Martin Luther King carried on that fight for civil rights
nearly 200 years later.
August 28 marks the 41st anniversary of the famous March on
Washington and Reverend King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
As Mahalia Jackson stood at Dr. King's side at the podium and
sang the famous spiritual, "I've Been 'Buked and I've Been
Scorned," a journalist wrote, "The button-down men
in front and the old women in back came to their feet screaming
and shouting. They had not known that this thing was in them,
and that they wanted it touched. From different places and different
ways, with different dreams they had come, and now, hearing
this sung, they were one." 1
Hear
Mahalia sing "I've Been 'Buked and I've Been Scorned"
and find out more about her role in the March from NPR
Learn more about Mahalia the child in Mahalia
Jackson, Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion
See
the text of "I Have a Dream"
Hear
Dr. King deliver his speech.
1. Lerone Bennet, in Doris E. Saunders, ed.,
The Day They Marched (Chicago: Johnson Publishing, 1963), p.
12.
Win a Young Patriot in our
Monthly Drawing
"We are so excited about winning one of your books!"
said Marilyn, one of our previous winners. Congratulations to
last month's winner of Eddie Rickenbacker, Boy Pilot and
Racer. This month we're celebrating the publication
of John Hancock, Independent Boy by offering you
a free copy!
Just click here:mailto:newscontest@patriapress.com
and send the blank email! You will automatically be entered
to win.
The winner will be announced in the September issue.
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August Newsletter Special Offer
for Subscribers Only!
For a FREE PDF file of the complete book, John Hancock,
Independent Boy, simply visit this special page for
subscribers only:
www.patriapress.com/subscriberoffer.html
Young Patriots Ordering Information
With each order for a complete 9-volume set of the Young
Patriots Series, you will receive a 20% discount plus Free
Shipping. All Young Patriots titles may also be ordered
from your favorite wholesaler. Also, remember that Teacher's
Guides are always free and may be downloaded at our website.
Take advantage of Free Shipping and order here!
Schools and libraries may also fax your purchase order to 413-215-8030,
or mail to Patria Press, Inc., PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.
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