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X-WR-CALDESC:Join us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling
  author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we di
 scuss her new picture book\, Weird and Wonderful You\, in which she encour
 ages young readers to embrace what makes them different.\n\nWe are the wei
 rd. The wonderfully weird\, that is. When others blend in\, we stand out.
 \n\nYoung readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebr
 ation of individuality and self-acceptance. Through a motivating message a
 nd a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations\, this book encourages re
 aders to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It’s a col
 orful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different\, u
 rging them to stand out\, be proud\, and stay true to themselves.\n\nThis 
 book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is
  wonderful\, from one of America’s most exciting and unique young voices. 
 \n\nRegister today for a joyful reminder on staying true to ourselves.\n\n
 About the Author:\n\nZaila Avant-garde is a multi-talented powerhouse and 
 a New York Times bestselling author\, with success springing from all her 
 endeavors. She was named SportsKid of the Year 2021 by Sports Illustrated 
 Kids. She won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee\, making her the firs
 t African-American to win in almost 100 years of the competition. Avant-ga
 rde holds two Guinness World Records for her basketball prowess.\n\nHer su
 ccess has been celebrated by the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama\, LeBr
 on James\, and Dr. Jill Biden. Since winning the Bee\, Zaila has appeared 
 in a cameo role in Netflix’s “HUSTLE”\, as well as NBA on TNT\, and Peacoc
 k’s “Kid’s Tonight Show”. You can also see her displaying her basketball s
 kills in brand campaigns for Carnival Cruise Lines\, BYJU\, Xbox\, and Gym
 shark.\n\nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appear
 ance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they
  represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitut
 e an endorsement or recommendation by Massanutten Regional Library.
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling 
 author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we dis
 cuss her new picture book\, Weird and Wonderful You\, in which she encoura
 ges young readers to embrace what makes them different.\n\nWe are the weir
 d. The wonderfully weird\, that is. When others blend in\, we stand out.\n
 \nYoung readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebrat
 ion of individuality and self-acceptance. Through a motivating message and
  a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations\, this book encourages read
 ers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It’s a color
 ful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different\, urg
 ing them to stand out\, be proud\, and stay true to themselves.\n\nThis bo
 ok is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is w
 onderful\, from one of America’s most exciting and unique young voices. \n
 \nRegister today for a joyful reminder on staying true to ourselves.\n\nAb
 out the Author:\n\nZaila Avant-garde is a multi-talented powerhouse and a 
 New York Times bestselling author\, with success springing from all her en
 deavors. She was named SportsKid of the Year 2021 by Sports Illustrated Ki
 ds. She won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee\, making her the first 
 African-American to win in almost 100 years of the competition. Avant-gard
 e holds two Guinness World Records for her basketball prowess.\n\nHer succ
 ess has been celebrated by the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama\, LeBron
  James\, and Dr. Jill Biden. Since winning the Bee\, Zaila has appeared in
  a cameo role in Netflix’s “HUSTLE”\, as well as NBA on TNT\, and Peacock’
 s “Kid’s Tonight Show”. You can also see her displaying her basketball ski
 lls in brand campaigns for Carnival Cruise Lines\, BYJU\, Xbox\, and Gymsh
 ark.\n\nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearan
 ce in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they r
 epresent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute 
 an endorsement or recommendation by Massanutten Regional Library.
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LOCATION:https://libraryc.org/mrlib/163224
SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Zaila Avant-garde
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