The Spotlight
June 2020 - Immedium
1. NEWS
A. Uniting for justice & change
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In the past month, millions of people around the world have marched to change it.
In more than 150 American cities and dozens of countries, protesters have gathered on the streets, Despite the weather, pandemic, and police reactions, demonstrators call for racial justice.
These huge rallies for social reform may be the largest since the 1960s Civil Rights movement.
As a publisher of multicultural stories that feature diverse characters, Immedium supports these changes.
Systems of thought, behavior, and education must become more inclusive, respectful, and accepting of all people, mindful of their race, ethnicity, culture, and other defining qualities.
B. World Ocean's Day - June 8
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Every year on World Oceans Day, people help our life-giving oceans.
Although we are in a time of social-distancing, you can participate in an online event and spread the word.
The US government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides arts activities with the Octonauts!
Listen to the podcast "NOAA & The Octonauts." The NOAA's Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center (CELC) Network share ideas with our favorite crew!
Remember:
- explore
- rescue
- and protect our oceans!
2. Free Teachers' Guides
a. The Octonauts & the Frown Fish
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Download free activity sheets to keep your kids busy this summer! Children can enjoy our stories, then complete fun activities like:
a) Q&A for reading comprehension
b) crosword puzzle
c) word search
d) maze & more!
"...Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy have created a fascinating world full of mystery and unbelievable cuteness..."
- Locus of Control
b. Sora and the Cloud
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"Sora and the Cloud soars in more ways than one, and is a perfect story to share with very young ones who are starting to look at the world with wonder and amazement."
- Paper Tigers
c. Sid the Squid
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"While the target audience isn't currently scouring the job market, Derrick has given them Sid the Squid, whose humorous tale with action-packed illustrations will be remembered."
- Kelly Behle, Los Angeles County Library System
2. Reviews
Good Dream, Bad Dream
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"...a visual feast for anyone who loves action-packed pages, graphic novel-style illustration, and a message that will help your grade school kids sleep a little sounder at night.."
- Cool Mom Picks
e. Julie Black Belt
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"... the kind of picture book I wished we read while we were taking karate... Julie Black Belt's message also has an overarching theme of perseverance - that achievement results from consistent hard work."
- Pragmatic Mom
Keep reading!
Immedium
P.O. Box 31846
San Francisco, CA 94131
orders@immedium.com
Immedium, Inc. inspires a world of imagination, and creates entertaining books that have multi-dimensional appeal. Based in San Francisco, CA, Immedium sits on the Pacific Rim, a vibrant intersection for crossover cultural trends from Asia and America. Embracing an increasingly diverse and "multimedia" world, Immedium publishes titles ranging from eye-catching children's books and contemporary non-fiction to commentaries on art and popular culture. Visit us at www.immedium.com
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