True stories profile kids who exemplify positive traits and inspiring quotations set the stage for kids to think about, discuss and debate positive traits. They have four children: Mike, Andrea, Chris, and Sam five perfect grandchildren and a forest of shy deer, a bold moose, busy squirrels, and feathered friends.About the Book This book by the author of "The Kid's Guide to Social Action" empowers children and teens to identify and build the character traits that are most important to them. She and her husband, Larry, currently reside in Park City, Utah. Her books for Free Spirit Publishing - What Do You Stand For? For Kids What Do You Stand For? For Teens The Kid's Guide to Social Action Kids with Courage The Kid's Guide to Service Projects The Teen Guide to Global Action and The Survival Guide for Teachers of Gifted Kids - have won Parenting's Reading Magic Award and been named "Best of the Best for Children" by the American Library Association, among other honors.īarbara has lived in Indiana, New Jersey, Switzerland, Belgium, Utah, and Poland.
She has also written many articles and short stories for national magazines. They have also been recognized in the Congressional Record three times.īarbara has been featured in/on many national newspapers, magazines, and news programs, including Newsweek, the Wall Street Journal, Family Circle, CBS This Morning, CBS World News, and CNN. They instigated and pushed through several state laws and an amendment to a national law, garnering 10 national awards, including two President's Environmental Youth Awards, the Arbor Day Award, the Renew America Award, and Pledge and a Promise Environmental Award. Her students at Jackson Elementary School in Salt Lake City, Utah, initiated the cleanup of hazardous waste, improved sidewalks, planted thousands of trees, and fought crime.
Lewis is a national award-winning author and educator who teaches kids how to think and solve real problems.
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