What Color is your Face Mask? COVID 19 in the Eyes of Kids

by Williams - Justice, Ayanna (Patricia)

• ISBN13: 9781667811710
• ISBN10: 1667811711
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-09-07
• Publisher: BookBaby

Summary

"What Color is Your Face Mask? COVID-19 N the Eyes of Kids" weaves a heartwarming tale around four racially diverse twin girls living in a rural farm town. When a pair of twins catch COVID-19, they find themselves in quarantine, masked with characters representing their race - Wakanda, Fedora/Dora, Mulan, and Pocahontas. Meanwhile, their unaffected sisters are plotting an adventure, a dangerous quest to find a cure for the pandemic, rather than feeling helpless.

As the story unfolds, it highlights the crucial importance of wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the virus. Simultaneously, it underscores the values of diversity, friendship, and bravery, showing how children can navigate such severe challenges. This timely children's book beautifully encapsulates a relevant global event, showcasing how kids can become role models for adults and their community in dealing with crises.

Author Biography

Ayanna Williams-Justice is a dynamic individual who seamlessly melds her adventurous spy background with her engineering profession and role as an early childhood educator. She possesses a unique ability to stimulate young minds, drawing them into immersive stories that explore real-life experiences.

Passionate about nurturing the innate curiosity within children, Ms. Justice has penned two children's books inspired by the young minds she has mentored and taught. She sees children as natural scientists, adventurers, and explorers, keenly observant of the world around them.

Her first book, "Quilt Beginning The Journey (Journey series)," was birthed from a personal quest to trace her roots after her father's passing in 2000. A trip to Charleston, South Carolina, led to the surprise discovery of a familial connection dating back to the 1700s. This revelation propelled her journey from America's shores to Senegal, West Africa, unveiling a rich tapestry of ancestry.

The second book, "What Color is Your Face Mask? COVID 9 N the Eyes of Kids," was born out of her observations during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired by children's adaptability in wearing masks and their unbiased acceptance of diversity. With this, she used the face mask as a metaphor to teach children about diversity through a captivating narrative.

A world traveler, Ms. Justice's adventures from Africa to mainland China and the jungles of Vietnam and Thailand have enriched her perspective and deeply influenced her writing. Her work continually reflects a passion for diversity, adventure, and the resilience of children.