Podcast appearances and mentions of troy andrews

My next guest hails from Georgia. He is Avery Dixon, a golden buzzer contestant on Season 17 (2022) of America's Got Talent and a spokesperson against bullying. Saxophonist phenom Avery Dixon rose to fame as a finalist on America's Got Talent and as the show's All-Star runner-up. Among the well-known performers he has been honored to perform with are Grammy Award-winning trombonist Troy Andrews, often known as "Trombone Shorty," and 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and composer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Despite measuring under a pound, 8 ounces at birth, Avery has surmounted several health obstacles. He has shown himself to be quite resilient and has refused to let his health problems define who he is. Unfortunately, because of his distinctive voice, which set him apart from his friends, he became the target of bullying. Mr. Dixon claims that the bullying was so bad that he once "considered suicide." Avery nevertheless urges anyone who feels depressed or upset to seek therapy. He has also proven his bullies wrong by receiving numerous accolades for his efforts, including a letter of gratitude from former President Obama. Let's welcome my new friend and talented saxophonist, Avery Dixon, to Autism Rocks And Rolls.  https://www.averydixon.com/

The art of storytelling plays a critical role in engaging and captivating an audience during presentations. A good story has the power to capture attention, foster emotional connections, and render complex ideas more relatable and understandable. However, the effectiveness of storytelling lies in its delivery. Presenters should aim to weave their key messages into a compelling narrative that provides value to the audience. Troy Andrews discusses the importance of storytelling in presentations using the metaphor of the Brooklyn Bridge which he used extensively in his book, Bridges and Barriers. In his view, the bridge represents the journey of taking an audience from one point to another, with the barriers symbolizing the obstacles or concerns that can hinder this process. By leveraging storytelling, Troy suggests that presenters can facilitate this journey more effectively, turning obstacles into opportunities for engagement and interaction. His unique approach to storytelling in the book doesn't follow a linear format, reflecting the idea that confident presenters can break from tradition to create more memorable and impactful presentations. In this episode: Discover the secrets behind creating powerful presentations that captivate and inspire. Decode the crucial role audience analysis plays in delivering meaningful and persuasive speeches. Learn how the strength lies in vulnerability and collaboration to foster trust and uplift your confidence. Understand the impact of strategic storytelling to craft enthralling presentations – even when you're just pitching for more budget next quarter. Learn the value of confidence (and practice) and the role it plays in giving compelling presentations. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, Introduction to the podcast episode and the guest, Troy Andrews. He is the author of the book Bridges and Barriers and specializes in applying behavioral science and persuasion theory to presentations. 00:02:23 - Troy's Background and Transition, Troy shares his background in the construction industry and how his experience in communication and project management led him to pursue a career in presentation coaching. He discusses his move to Shanghai, China, in 2008 and his passion for behavioral economics and science. 00:06:15 - Leveraging Presentations for Career Growth, Troy emphasizes the importance of using presentations as an opportunity to shape others' perception of you and advance your career. He suggests focusing on the adjectives or nouns you want to be known for and strategically incorporating them into your presentations. 00:08:31 - The Role of Persuasion in Presentations, Troy highlights the role of persuasion in presentations and the misconception that there is a magic pitch or specific words that guarantee agreement. He discusses the importance of audience analysis and finding common ground to establish rapport and influence others. 00:12:53 - Genuine Connection and Persuasion, Troy shares an example of using audience research to establish a genuine connection with a potential client and how it positively influenced their conversation. He emphasizes the line between persuasion and manipulation and the importance of genuine care and thoughtfulness in establishing rapport. 00:15:06 - Building Relationships and Gaining Influence, Troy shares a story about how Benjamin Franklin won over an opponent by discovering their shared love for rare books. By finding common ground and asking for help, a mentor-mentee relationship was formed, leading to increased trust and support. 00:19:19 - The Art of Woo, Troy recommends "The Art of Woo" (link below) as a book that explores the principles of influence and persuasion. He highlights the importance of understanding influential people within an organization and tailoring presentations to address their concerns. 00:20:51 - Overcoming the Confidence Barrier, Melina and Troy discuss the challenge of confidence in presentations. They emphasize the need for confidence to be backed up by thorough audience analysis and preparation. Practice, understanding the audience's worries, and being well-versed in the content are key to building confidence. 00:24:33 - The Importance of Presentation Structure, Melina shares the importance of structuring presentations with a clear arc and a central message. By guiding the audience through a storytelling journey and incorporating emotional elements, presenters can create impactful and memorable presentations. 00:28:09 - Embracing Failure and Building Real Confidence, Troy promotes the idea of embracing failure and being okay with uncertainty. Real confidence comes from giving your best effort and being resilient, even in the face of potential failures. Building confidence through exposure and experience is key. 00:31:14 - Focusing Illusion in Presentations, The conversation discusses the focusing illusion in presentations, where presenters often fixate on one thing they think the audience is paying attention to (like when they messed up that word), but in reality, the audience may not notice or care about it. Tips are shared on how to avoid getting hung up on minor details and maintain confidence during presentations. 00:32:38 - Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking, Troy emphasizes the importance of building confidence when it comes to public speaking. Exposure therapy is suggested as a way to gradually overcome the fear. Starting with small actions like asking questions in meetings can help individuals become more comfortable expressing themselves and eventually improve their presentation skills. 00:35:48 - Storytelling and the Brooklyn Bridge, Troy shares how he came up with the idea of using the Brooklyn Bridge as a metaphor for presentations in his book, Bridges and Barriers. He wanted to simplify the concept of carrying the audience across from one point to another and highlight the importance of addressing barriers that may prevent them from accepting the message. The non-linear storytelling approach in the book is discussed. 00:45:48 - Importance of Personal Style and Confidence in Presentations, Melina and Troy discuss the importance of personal style in presentations and how it can help people remember you. He emphasizes the need to be confident and comfortable with your choices, whether it's your clothing or hairstyle. Being true to yourself and owning it is key. 00:46:24 - Overcoming Fashion Norms and Embracing Individuality, Melina shares how she started wearing sneakers to conferences instead of uncomfortable shoes, and how she owns his choice by wearing bright, bold colors. She mentions that most people don't say anything at all, and those who do have had kind things to say. It's about being comfortable with your own truth. 00:48:08 - Troy's Top Tip for Better Presentations, Troy recommends a practical practice for improving presentation skills. He suggests recording a 1-minute video of yourself every day for a month, using an app like PowerPoint with an AI coach to track your progress. He advises focusing on energy and turning up the voltage to engage your audience. 00:50:21 - The Power of Energy in Presentations, Troy emphasizes the importance of energy in presentations and how it can make a significant difference in how it is received by the audience. 00:39:04 - Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Bridges and Barriers, by Troy Andrews The Art of Woo, by G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa Influence, by Robert Cialdini Presuasion, by Robert Cialdini Influence Is Your Superpower, by Zoe Chance Connect with Troy:  Follow Troy on LinkedIn Presentation Persuasion Website Top Recommended Next Episode: Influence, with Robert Cialdini (ep 312) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Influence Is Your Superpower, with Zoe Chance (ep 308) You Have More Influence Than You Think, with Vanessa Bohns (ep 197) Reciprocity (ep 238) Unity (ep 216) Vulnerability Loops (ep 229) Rebrand, Refresh or Reinforce? (ep 44) The Life-Saving Skill of Story, with Michelle Auerbach (ep 288) Behavioral Storytelling, with David Paull (ep 289) Non-Obvious Thinking, with Rohit Bhargava (ep 297) Focusing Illusion (ep 89) Priming (ep 252) Framing (ep 296) Magic Words, with Jonah Berger (ep 301) What is Cognitive Semiotics? With Sarah Thompson (ep 259) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter Pratfall Effect

In 1994, I moved to New Orleans, where I lived until 1998. I loved my time there and still love the city today. Life in NOLA is hard to explain to those who've never been, or maybe only spent time partying in the French Quarter. It's unique in so many ways, and as my children grew up, we tried to expose them to it as often as we could.    Unlike most cities, communities in New Orleans are often racially integrated. They call them “checker-board neighborhoods,” which gives you a depiction of how white and black families live side-by-side. That doesn't mean racism does not exist in NOLA. It does, just like any other city or town in America. But relations between races is very different there in that the identities are more closely shared than in other places across the U.S.   Among several factors is the city is a living, breathing celebration of life and music runs through New Orleans' veins. You very well might run into it at nearly any turn, and oftentimes, that music is being played or enjoyed by multicultural audiences, regardless of the style. This can create a unique sense of community that has the ability to overshadow differences. Our most recent guest on The Load Out Music Podcast is the great Ivan Neville. He's not only a true king of modern-day funk and standard-bearer for New Orleans music, but the son of one of the most distinctive vocalists of the past half-century—Aaron Neville of the legendary Neville Brothers. “I saw my own place in the conversation about our musical and cultural heritage and history,” Neville said. “I got to see my role in the evolution of the music of New Orleans. The crowds may not have seen the Neville Brothers back in the day, most of the audiences were too young for that. But spiritually speaking, these were the Brothers' children and that makes me appreciate what (his band) Dumpsta does even more. You become an elder, a teacher, by example.”  Neville and I spent time reminiscing about our shared NOLA haunts—I lived a block from his family's home for a time—but focus largely on the evolution of his career that emerged from his father's shadow long ago. Indeed, he has performed or recorded with the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, Robbie Robertson and is a charter member of Keith Richards' X-Pensive Winos. Now, he is out with his first solo record in nearly 20 years and Ivan has a lot to say about life, fatherhood, sobriety, and what he and I believe might be the greatest place on earth—New Orleans.   “I haven't written any new material for myself in a long time,” Ivan explained, “So this project is very special to me. I made it up as I went along, a song here and there.” The new record, Touch My Soul, is filled with joy, beauty and pain. It exudes an unmistakable New Orleans ambience and breathes new life into his singular sound. It's both a love letter to the Crescent City and a celebration of his emotional and spiritual journey as an artist, a father and a man.    “When I was growing up,” Ivan said about the spirit of Touch My Soul, “People interacted differently on the street. They acknowledged each other. There was a feeling of connection. Just a nod or a look that said, ‘Where y'at?'”    And with that in mind, Neville brings together old friends on the album, with vocal contributions from Michael McDonald, Bonnie Raitt, Big Aaron and David Shaw of the Revivalists, and instrumental sparks from Troy Andrews on trombone and violinist Theresa Anderson.    “I wanted familiar voices to bring back a feeling of community,” Ivan said. “I figured, if everyone said hello to a stranger, spontaneously but within reason, it might make the world a better place. It certainly can't hurt.”    That sense of community-mindedness extends throughout Touch My Soul—one that is alive with the pulse of the Crescent City.    “When I think about the way music has touched my soul and all the songs that became special moments in my life, I become very emotiona,” added Ivan. “Music should touch your soul. I hope this record and this music touches someone's soul.”    Ivan Neville unquestionably has that ability to touch your soul, so sit back and enjoy the latest episode of The Load Out Music Podcast with the modern standard bearer of New Orleans funk.  

Want to jump around? 1:05 – Grow, Learn, Connect (check the calendar here) 3:00 – Reading Resolutions Check-in 11:45 – Abby's book chat: Unbound by Tarana Burke  EJ's book chat: Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews & Faith Ringgold: Narrating the World in Pattern and Color by Sharna Jackson 19:50 – Interview with Meredith Dickens  For … Continue reading S. 7. E. 4 – The Library Collection is a Living Dynamic Thing →

После 5-летнего перерыва вернулась команда Trombone Shorty с альбомом Lifted. Это второй релиз на Blue Note где собраны лучшие композиции из живых выступлений нью-орлеанского коллектива под управлением тромбониста и певца Troy Andrews. Сразу после концерта у меня появилась идея для новой песни, - говорит лидер, - поэтому мы с группой решили пойти прямо в студию и записать ее той же ночью. Первое, что бросается в глаза это стиль, который находится между несочетаемыми величинами - психоделический рок в лице Lenny Kravitz и фанковое многоголосие E, W & F. Он часто играл с Ленни и его кумиром был Jimi Hendrix, а голоса это визитная карточка коллектива и разумеется школа #RnB Тексты песен построены на двух куплетах и множестве разных припевов, вступлений, концовок и мостов. Только последний трек имеет три куплета, но так же, как и все другие основан на лирике любви, дружбе и радостных жизненных эмоциях. То есть, никакой политики, жалоб на трудную жизнь и правительство здесь нет. Stefan Abingdon - Vocals Jenard Andrews - Drums (Snare) Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews - Arranger, Composer, Fender Rhodes, Organ (Hammond), Percussion, Synthesizer, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals Tyreek Andrews - Drums (Bass) Mike Bass-Bailey - Bass, Composer Brandon Butler - Fender Rhodes, Organ (Hammond), Synthesizer Bass Gary Clark, Jr. - Engineer, Featured Artist, Guitar Cobi - Vocals Josh Connelly - Guitar Count Mixing Lauren Daigle - Featured Artist, Vocals Mikael "Count" Eldridge - Mastering, Mixing Alvin Ford, Jr. - Drums BK Jackson - Tenor Sax Lady Blackbird - Vocals Tracci Lee - Vocals Pete Murano - Guitar New Breed Brass Band: Dan Oestreicher - Baritone Sax Chris Pierce - Vocals Raion Ramsey - Vocals Paul Robertson - Sousaphone Chris Seefried - Arranger, Bass, Composer, Fender Rhodes, Guitar, Moog Bass Derek Thomas - Vocals Yirmey Yisrael - Tenor Sax Recorded at Shorty's own Buckjump Studio #vocaljazz #rock #funk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/konstantins/message

This past weekend, six mass shootings rocked communities across the U.S. What's causing the rise in gun violence?  Today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down part of a 20-year-old campaign finance law that limits how much money candidates can loan to their own campaigns. Israeli police say they plan to investigate how the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh turned violent. Two journalists who knew her explain why she was so revered. Troy Andrews, aka Trombone Shorty, is out with a new album called “Lifted.” He talks about growing up in a musical family and how New Orleans is a “magical city.”

On this week's show, we... nerd out over all the cool bands we saw at Shaky Knees in Atlanta chat with the Chicago-based band Rookie  spend quality time with new records from Arcade Fire & Trombone Shorty All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

It's normal for everyone to call Troy Andrews by his stage name, Trombone Shorty, because he's been playing the trombone since he was a tiny, four-year-old boy. Troy and Marc talk about the musical culture of New Orleans, growing up in the Treme, touring with Lenny Kravitz right out of high school, becoming the frontman of his own band, making the trombone a featured instrument, creating a musical education academy, and recording his new album, Lifted, which is inspired by his mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putin's plan to destroy American energy independence seems to be working perfectly, with Biden's help. Consumers are getting crushed, and there is a fragile recovery ahead. Kevin Freeman has Troy Andrews back in the Economic War Room to discuss what's next and why America's energy independence was creating a cleaner world than we have today. ESG is targeting America's energy and fossil fuel industry for all the wrong reasons, and the results may surprise you. Investments in fossil fuels are important for multiple reasons despite what the so-called “climate experts” may be telling you.

We present to clients, we present to colleagues, we present to our managers. Presentation is an essential part of our every day. So, how to make these presentations more persuasive? It is as easy as learning A – B – C. Tune in to discover a Behavioural Science-based approach to presenting successfully!

Troy Andrews is a corporate trainer teaching Presentation Design & Delivery, Strategic Corporate Storytelling, Influential Communication, and Slide Design. He incorporates the principles of Behavioral Science, Behavioral Economics, Nudge Theory and Persuasion Theory with business communication to help his clients maximize persuasive impact. He's trained at Forbes 500 MNC companies like Nike, Porsche, IKEA, H&M and Under Armour and has taught presentation skills and design at institutions like Duke University and Fudan University Business School. He is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and recently spoke at Nudgestock 2020, an annual Behavioral Science event. He is currently writing his first book on applying Behavioral Science principles to modern presentations to optimize persuasion. Check out PresentationPersuasion.comJoin us on WeChat: THD_OfficialInstagram: thehonestdrink_Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.comFind us on: Apple, Spotify, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, 喜马拉雅, Bilibili, YouTube...

Shorty missed rehearsal and felt like he let everyone down. As he searches for his band, he asks serious questions about being a great leader.

The Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winning picture book biography from Grammy-nominated musician Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and celebrated illustrator Bryan Collier"Who's that playing out there?" Bo Diddley asked the New Orleans crowd. It was a small child who'd been nicknamed "Trombone Shorty" because his trombone was twice as large as he was. Trombone Shorty was lifted in the air and carried through the audience until he reached the stage with Bo Diddley. He has been onstage ever since.Hailing from the Trem neighborhood of New Orleans, where music always floated in the air, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews didn't always have the money to buy an instrument, but he did have the dream to play music. This is the story of how he made his dream take flight.Today, Troy Andrews is a Grammy-nominated musician who tours the world with his band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. He continues to inspire hope for the next generation in New Orleans and for music lovers everywhere.Book By: Troy "Trombone Shorty" AndrewsRead By: Erin YeschinPurchase Book Here ->https://bookshop.org/a/18361/9781419714658Check out our #OneStopBookShop to add more diversity and inclusion to your family's library by clicking here -> https://bookshop.org/shop/HippocampusClubhouse

Troy Andrews is a corporate trainer teaching influential communication, strategic storytelling and presentation design.  He incorporates the principles of Behavioral Science, Behavioral Economics, Nudge Theory and Persuasion Theory with business communication to help his clients maximize persuasive impact.  He's trained at Forbes 500 MNC companies like Nike, Porsche, IKEA, H&M and Under Armour and has taught presentation skills and design at institutions like Duke University and Fudan University Business School.  He is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and recently spoke at Nudgestock 2020, an annual Behavioral Science event.  Check out PresentationPersuasion.com   Follow Us On Instagram: thehonestdrink_    

This week's guest Troy Andrews, owner Vibe Wichita media house, photographer, cinematographer, show producer & to mention but a few. Troy is also a pioneer in the podcasting realm here in Wichita, Kansas. Troy and STRAP talked about a variety of things on this episode, ranging from how he developed his artistic skill set, who influenced him and his career choice and how his work process goes. Troy also talked about what he has been up/working on during quarantine period. I hope you guys enjoy it. We only strive to improve. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lessonslearnedatw/support

Neal and Chris talk Jazz music with New Orleans jazz legend, James Andrews, who weaves a tale of music and life while growing up in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. Chris and Neal further discuss the week's public market news, the expected $3T stimulus and Neal asks about the market trading up due to algorithmic trading resulting in a public market moving in the opposite direction to reality, and Chris explains price-insensitive buying. James Andrews is an American musician from New Orleans. He hails from a musical family; he is the grandson of Jesse Hill, older brother (and mentor) to Troy Andrews (better known by his stage name of "Trombone Shorty"), and cousin to Glen David Andrews and the late Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill. A trumpeter and vocalist, Andrews has the nickname “Satchmo of the Ghetto.” Raised in the Tremé neighborhood, Andrews played in a number of brass bands, including the Treme Brass Band, Junior Olympia Brass Band, and the New Birth Brass Band, before launching his own band, James Andrews and the Crescent City Allstars. He also played with multi-instrumentalist Danny Barker. In 1998, he released the album Satchmo of the Ghetto, which was produced by Allen Toussaint and featured Dr. John on all 11 tracks. In 2005, shortly after Hurricane Katrina, James Andrews was one of the first musicians to return to New Orleans following the flooding. He and his brother, Trombone Shorty, played at Jackson Square a mere 17 days after Katrina hit the area, and, at a later show at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Andrews was the first to declare "We’re gonna rebuild this city, note by note." Andrews appeared as himself in three episodes of the HBO series Treme, "Do Watcha Wanna," "Smoke My Peace Pipe," and "Yes We Can Can"

A business leader with a strong background in Financial Services, Information Technology, Health, Wellness, and Fitness Industries. Troy has a history of excellence in leveraging diverse experiences to position businesses for rapid growth. Known as a dynamic change-maker, he always applies expertise and insights to propel business success. Troy has helped 3 companies to generate over 6 million in revenue. CEO of Victron LLC COO of Victron Medical Supplies LLC Partner: www.e-hospitalservices.com CMO : Dallas Frameless Glass

The holidays and current events are a great opportunity to teach your child empathy and compassion.It’s your responsibility as a parent to teach your child empathy and compassion for others. This will help him have more caring and understanding for others throughout his life. Empathy starts with understanding other people’s emotions and feelings. Kids have to get in touch with their own emotions and feelings first. You can’t understand emotions unless you communicate face-to-face. Talk through what could help others feel better so your child understands how others feel. Expand your child’s experiences through travel and reading. Encourage community involvement. Community Service Show your child firsthand what other people experience through community service. Empower him to make changes in the world by doing something about it. Involve your children in altruistic activities. Listen as Dr. Corinn Cross joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share how you can develop your child’s sense of empathy and compassion. Reading List: Books on Food Donations and Soup Kitchens, Turkey Drive/Food Drives, Visiting Food Banks*Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt A young girl realizes her friend’s fridge is often empty. She tries to sneak her food from home. Eventually she confides in her mother that her friend’s family needs food.  Together they help the family and eventually organize a food drive. The book discusses food drives and food pantries. The Author’s Note discusses how 1 in 5 US children live in homes that are food insecure, meaning they run out of food before the end of the month.  Uncle Willie and The Soup Kitchen by Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan A young boy accompanies his uncle to work in a soup kitchen. He learns all about how soup kitchens and neighboring communities work together to feed those in need. A prologue gives some background and additional information about soup kitchens and who they serve – although this prologue is better read after the book so that children have an understanding of what a soup kitchen is and can absorb the additional information.  Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña A young boy and his grandmother leave church and take a bus through a culturally diverse community. During the ride, the young boy laments that he isn’t out playing with his friends. Instead, he and his grandmother are going to work at a soup kitchen.  By the end of the book, he realizes how important what he is doing really is. “Last Stop” is a simpler book than “Uncle Willie”. Unlike “Uncle Willie,” the reader does not experience what it is like to work at a soup kitchen. “Last Stop” is more about the journey. The beauty of the book however is that it illustrates that everyone has something to give.  Books About Veterans, Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, Operation Gratitude *The Wall by Eve Bunting A very moving book about a young boy and his dad who travel to Washington DC to look for the grandfather’s name on the Vietnam Memorial. It helps children to understand the sacrifices these soldiers have made and illustrates that the men and women fighting for our country are someone’s parent, grandparent or child.  Books About Families Who Need Homes and Furniture, Christmas (A Carpenter’s gift is an amazing Christmas story), Furniture Drives, Habitat For Humanity-Type Projects, Losing Homes to Fires *The Carpenter's Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree by David Rubel An amazingly beautiful and moving Christmas story about a young poor boy and his dad who drive to NYC to sell Christmas trees. They give the last tree to a group of men working at a construction site. Later those men show up at the boy’s home with left over supplies from their building and help the father to repair and insulate their home. The book’s epilogue discusses Habitat for Humanity and how the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center is donated every year to provide lumbar for homes for families in need.  A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams The story of how a young girl, her mother and her grandmother lose their home in a fire. The community helps to refurnish their new apartment but they still need a comfy chair.  The family works together to save money to buy a wonderful new chair. An important message in this book is that the child helps too. She gives half the money she makes into the jar. It is an empowering book.  Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood A true story of man who realizes that donating his time to teach music to children who live in a town which surrounds a garbage dump will change their lives. The children created an orchestra made of recycled products as instruments. The orchestra has been invited to play worldwide. The story shows how one man and a vision can make a difference in the lives of so many and how hard work and teamwork can lead to amazing feats.  Books About Sending Packages to Those in Need & Operation Christmas Child *Boxes for Katje by Candace Flemming A wonderful and moving story of how one girl’s packages changed the lives of a village in Holland after World War II. The girl on the receiving end is equally generous as she shares each package with those around her in need.  Books About the Elderly, Visiting Seniors & Winter Coat Drives  The Mitten Tree by Candace Christiansen This is a story of how an old woman who feels detached from her community sees that some little children are cold and without mittens at the bus stop. It is a beautiful story of how she connects and shares her talent for knitting and brings joy and smiles to the children. In turn, someone sees what she is doing and leaves her yearn to continue her work.  Books About the Environment & Youth Activism, Women & Science, Persistence Me . . . Jane by Patrick McDonnell A simple book about Jane Goodall. The “About Jane Goodall” epilogue talks about all of her efforts to make the world better – helping both animals and communities. The “Message from Jane” is wonderful, encouraging children to make positive changes in the world.  The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever by Joseph H. Hopkins The true story of Kate Sessions, the first woman to ever graduate from the University of California with a degree in science. She persisted in creating green parks when most thought her efforts were futile. She created the lush Balboa Park. This is a wonderful story of believing in yourself, perseverance and working toward an admirable goal for the sake of others.   Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles by Phillippe CousteauThis book has a great epilogue about youth activism. It encourages children to examine their community and try to make it better. Then to think about the change they have achieved and to tell that story. The story itself focuses on two children who realize the sea turtles aren’t heading toward the sea after they hatch. They involve their class and their community and by working together they are able to help the baby sea turtles find their way.  Inspirational Stories *The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba A true story of a boy who had to drop out of school because his family had no money for tuition due to a severe drought. His whole village was hungry and starving. William depressed about not being in school started going to the library. There he read about windmills and decided he would build to power his village and an irrigation system. Using materials from the junk yard he built a windmill, powered his home and later his entire village. He has a TED talk about the experience.  Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews While not necessarily a book about community service, it is a true story of Troy Andrews and the book conveys what it is like to grow up in an impoverished neighborhood. It is the story of how he worked hard, practiced and was helped by others. Troy went one to become a very successful musician and now has a foundation that gives back to his childhood community to help other children learn music. This story shows children that community service can be doing what you love.  It also encourages giving back to communities to help others. One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of Gambia by Miranda Paul The true story of a woman who no longer wanted her village to be over taken by plastic garbage bags. She develops an ingenious idea of how to recycle them. This not only cleans up the area but allows the women to make products they can sell. The additional information in the book shows how one woman’s efforts benefitted so many women and their community. They win grants and are able to build a community center and the region’s first public library.  Books That Encourage Kids to Serve Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change: Courageous Actions Around the World by Garth Sundem Exactly as the title describes this a book of 2-4 page stories of real children making huge impacts in their communities. It is very inspiring and due to the format and simple narration it is easy to read just a quick story. 77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve by Sondra Clark A simple book that gives kids ideas they can do to help others. Some things are very simple like writing a thank you to those who volunteer, helping the elderly, etc. It is a nice book to have in the reading corner to prompt kids to think about giving back. This book does have a religious slant and intermittently relates service back to Christian values.

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Share a love of reading with your entire family.It’s imperative to encourage reading in your family. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Reading to your young child can boost vocabulary and reading skills before entering school. Cultivating a love of reading in your older children can open up a world of imagination and opportunity.Time spent reading with your infant is actually conversation time. You can still read the words in the board book, but interact with your child by talking about the pictures.Make time to read as a family. Younger children will enjoy the tale. Look up information about topics with older children to learn more about the story. Build excitement for reading by taking your child to get a library card. Encourage older children to belong to a book club. Share books that are meaningful to you so you can discuss them. Make reading important in your home. Listen as Dr. Corinn Cross joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share how you can create lifelong readers.Book recommendations from Dr. Cross:Picture booksThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba (teenager from Malawi who makes a windmill and helps save his village)Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews (famous musician as a child)The Little Piano Girl by Mary Lou Williams (Jazz legend as a child)Salt in His Shoes (Michael Jordan as a child )Goodnight GorillaSam’s Sandwich Young ReadersThe Rickshaw Girl Anne of Green Gables Little Women Little House in the Big Woods (the Little House on the Prairie series)Fudge series and Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeMary Poppins by P.L. TraversPippi LongstockingCharlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda by Roald DahlChronicles of NarniaA Wrinkle in TimeSecret GardenWolves of Willougby ChaseThe Little PrincessHarry Potter series RebeccaWonder by RJ Palacio (about a boy with facial anomalies -- going to be a movie soon)Sponsor: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

Share a love of reading with your entire family.It’s imperative to encourage reading in your family. Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30% - sponsor Reading to your young child can boost vocabulary and reading skills before entering school. Cultivating a love of reading in your older children can open up a world of imagination and opportunity.Time spent reading with your infant is actually conversation time. You can still read the words in the board book, but interact with your child by talking about the pictures.Make time to read as a family. Younger children will enjoy the tale. Look up information about topics with older children to learn more about the story. Build excitement for reading by taking your child to get a library card. Encourage older children to belong to a book club. Share books that are meaningful to you so you can discuss them. Make reading important in your home. Listen as Dr. Corinn Cross joins Melanie Cole, MS, to share how you can create lifelong readers.Book recommendations from Dr. Cross:Picture booksThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba (teenager from Malawi who makes a windmill and helps save his village)Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews (famous musician as a child)The Little Piano Girl by Mary Lou Williams (Jazz legend as a child)Salt in His Shoes (Michael Jordan as a child )Goodnight GorillaSam’s Sandwich Young ReadersThe Rickshaw Girl Anne of Green Gables Little Women Little House in the Big Woods (the Little House on the Prairie series)Fudge series and Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeMary Poppins by P.L. TraversPippi LongstockingCharlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda by Roald DahlChronicles of NarniaA Wrinkle in TimeSecret GardenWolves of Willougby ChaseThe Little PrincessHarry Potter series RebeccaWonder by RJ Palacio (about a boy with facial anomalies -- going to be a movie soon)Sponsor: Fight colds and flu with Hydralyte. Rapid and complete hydration, suitable for all ages and doctor recommended. Use code “hydrakid” to save 30%

In this installment of "Read This Book!", children's librarian Lisa Von Drasek highlights the winners of the 2016 Marion Vannett Ridgway Book Awards, given to an author or illustrator in recognition of an outstanding debut in the world of children's picture books. Books discussed are: "Trombone Shorty" by Troy Andrews, "Voice of Freedom" by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes, and "Smick!" by Doreen Cronin and Juana Medina. The post Ridgway Award winners appeared first on continuum | University of Minnesota Libraries.

In this installment of "Read This Book!", children's librarian Lisa Von Drasek highlights the winners of the 2016 Marion Vannett Ridgway Book Awards, given to an author or illustrator in recognition of an outstanding debut in the world of children's picture books. Books discussed are: "Trombone Shorty" by Troy Andrews, "Voice of Freedom" by Carole Boston Weatherford and Illustrated by Ekua Holmes, and "Smick!" by Doreen Cronin and Juana Medina.

James Andrews, trumpeter, vocalist, aka "12", aka "Satchmo of the Ghetto", is grandson of the late Jessie "Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo" Hill; is older brother to Troy Andrews (aka "Trombone Shorty") and is determine to keep the flame of New Orleans Soul and R&B alive and burning in the hearts of many. In Andrews new album…The Big Time Stuff!!!...You can hear, feel, smell, and taste New Orleans throughout this recording.