How will you remember Nelson Mandela?
There are many ways to commemorate the life and struggle of a remarkable man.
We’ve come up with ten – but we’d like to hear what your plans are.
Friday July 18 is Nelson Mandela International Day, launched by the UN and inspired by a call from the man himself for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership when he said “it is in your hands now”.
1. Do something!
Continue Mandela’s fight for social...
Culture
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To celebrate, here’s a set of graphics that showcase some of our favorite verses of poetry by strong women poets from around the world.
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Our special guest writer of the day is Ryan, a 4th grader who lives with her Mom and Dad in San Francisco, CA. She occasionally writes on her mom’s blog Little Pickle Press. She enjoys playing soccer, hanging out with her friends, and loves to sing and dance.
Photo caption: Caught in the act! Ryan reading her book Wonder. Photo Credit: Rana DiOrio.
Wonder is a book about a boy named August who has never been to school before starting in...
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