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New book series Young Change Makers shares stories of youngsters who are making a difference Young Change Makers is a seven-book series featuring more than 80 trailblazing youth from around the world who are taking action to change their communities in positive ways. Author and educator Stacy Bauer wanted others to know the stories of ordinary kids who were doing extraordinary things, which was her inspiration for writing the series. “These are some absolutely incredible kids. From raising money to help the sick, to planting over a billion trees worldwide, these kids are so caring, inspiring, selfless, and kind,” Bauer says. “They are taking action to spread joy and love, and I am so excited to share their stories.” The youngsters showcased in the first book of the series – Young Change Makers: Making a Difference – range from a girl who collects donations for animals each year on her birthday to a boy who invented a device to alert parents if their children are left in a hot car. SAVE THE DATE! SEPTEMBER 23-25 Free admission • Delicious food • Drive-thru Lunch orders are $100.00 minimum.
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Bauer is a second-grade teacher who lives in a suburb of Minneapolis with her husband and two children. She has taught for 17 years, from kindergarten to eighth grade. She is the creator of the bestselling children’s book series Cami Kangaroo and Wyatt Too. There are currently eight picture and activity books in the series. In 2020, Bauer started her own publishing company, Hop Off the Press. Connect with Bauer on Facebook and Instagram, and visit her website, https://stacycbauer.com. Young Change Makers: Making a Difference is published through Hop Off the Press LLC and is available for order, along with the rest of the books in the series, at https://stacycbauer.com/ young-change-makers-29/.
Hibbett partners with United Ability for Summer Jobs Program Program benefits high school students with disabilities Hibbett, the leading Birmingham-based premium footwear and athleisure retailer, announced a partnership with United Ability of Alabama to host a worksite for its six-week long, summer Job Exploration Training Services (JETS) program. The JETS summer program enabled 10 high school students with varying abilities to receive on-the-job training, mentoring and work experience, side-by-side with other Hibbett employees at the company’s distribution center in Birmingham. “We are so appreciative of the support Hibbett has shown United Ability’s Summer JETS Program,” says Katie Dumais, United Ability director of employment services. “Hibbett has proven itself to be a true leader in the community and we look forward to growing this partnership for years to come.” Harvey Knighten, Hibbett vice president of human resources, says the program allows a unique opportunity to students as they prepare to enter a competitive workforce “and in fact, we are hiring a couple of the students who were interested in permanent positions.” The company plans to participate again in summer 2022 and continues to strengthen the partnership. The United Ability JETS program, developed five years ago, is open to students at least 16 years old who are enrolled in a a greater Birmingham area high school and enrolled with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
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