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NAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System
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SUMMARY:Local Author Series: Storytime with Shinetra Sanders
LOCATION:Miami Lakes Branch\nMiami Lakes Branch
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special story time as local author Shinetra Sand
 ers reads her inspiring children's book\, "Dance\, Alika\, Dance." Come an
 d learn about the importance of self-love\, confidence and embracing one's
  unique strength. After the reading\, participate in a fun and engaging cr
 aft designed to build self-esteem and celebrate what makes you special! Sp
 ace is limited. Registration is required. Ages 3 yrs. +.\nhttps://mdpls.li
 bnet.info/event/13378655
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Author's Biography:</strong></p>\n
 <p>Shinetra Sanders is a children's book author\, educator\, and advocate 
 for self-confidence and cultural pride. She discovered her love for readin
 g and writing at a young age\, when she won an essay contest at her school
  in the fifth grade. As a little Black girl navigating life&rsquo\;s chall
 enges\, writing became her strength. With a Master&rsquo\;s Degree in Soci
 al Work\, she now shares her passion for reading and writing in Miami-Dade
  County Public Schools\, empowering children from all backgrounds.</p>\n<p
 >Ms. Sanders wrote and self-published her first children&rsquo\;s book\, D
 ance\, Alika\, Dance for every child to remind them just how important the
 y are - hoping to inspire them to embrace their own uniqueness\, believe i
 n themselves\, and celebrate their inner beauty. She is dedicated to helpi
 ng young voices be heard\, reminding them that their thoughts and opinions
  matter.</p>\n<p>She lives with her husband and their two children in Miam
 i-Dade County. Through her writing and interactive read-alouds\, she hopes
  to uplift children\, parents\, and educators\, fostering confidence\, res
 ilience\, and the joy of storytelling.</p>\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info/even
 t/13378655
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