Filed under: Children's
From NewsOne:
The African-American presence in the technology space has been enhanced with the recent release of the first digital storybook for kids, "A Song for Miles." Written by Dr. Tiffany S. Russell, "A Song for Miles" uses black musical history to teach children important life lessons. Launched to coincide with the start of Black Music Month, "A Song for Miles" was conceived and produced by a 100% African-American team. Here's more:
"A Song for Miles by Dr. Tiffany S. Russell takes children on a colorful and interactive musical journey. Through the lyrics of soul songs by artists like Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind, and Fire and Marvin Gaye, children learn the meaning of determination, kindness, and love. The digital book nurtures children's inquisitive nature and love of music and sounds, all while teaching valuable lessons and the importance of having good character.
A Song for Miles links with a school-based character education curriculum. The story creatively aligns with character traits such as initiative, compassion, civility, respect, empathy, responsibility, and perseverance. Character development is an integral part of raising respectful and happy children and A Song for Miles appeals to parents as it creates a platform for values discussions. Children enjoy the colorful pages while parents and music lovers appreciate the musical content and paying tribute to their favorite soul music artists. [...]"
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