Families are invited for this special online book discussion featuring the topic of military deployment. Each registered family will receive a copy of the featured book, while supplies last.
Join us for a special online family book discussion featuring the book The Mini Adventures of Danny and the Deployer with author, educator and military veteran Juanda R. Bryant. In this book, Danny finds out that Dad is being deployed and may be gone for a while. Dad gives Danny a special toy before he leaves, a Deployer! With the Deployer, Danny can go on mini adventures to help him understand what Dad does in the military. Watch a book commercial of the book.
Please register for the program to receive a free signed copy of the featured book, while supplies last. Questions should be directed to bclyouthservices@broward.org
Juanda R. Bryant is a certified educator with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her outstanding dedication to her school and students made Juanda the recipient of the following: Southeast Texas 40 Under 40 Young Professional, Teacher of the Year (2017-2018) and Common Scents Credit Union Outstanding Educator (2016). In addition to her academic accomplishments, Juanda is also a decorated military veteran who served 12 years in the United States Army as a Transportation Coordinator with combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. As part of her role in the military, she operated as a Family Readiness Group Liaison preparing Soldiers and families for deployment. While operating in this position she discovered there was a need for engaging and educating children as it pertained to deployment of family members. Juanda desires to captivate young audiences through the series of Mini Adventures of Danny and the Deployer. Her goal is for young children to develop an appreciation for service members and their scarifies. Her second book, Operation Care Package captures diversity and it has representation of each military branch.
Broward Public Library Foundation is the proud sponsor of the "Vet Fest 2022" program striving to achieve a state of excellence throughout the county's family of libraries.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Online/Virtual | Books | Author Events |
TAGS: | Celebrate Veterans |
Mon, Apr 22 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | Closed |