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SUMMARY:Wonderfully Weird: Celebrating the Joys of Feeling Different with Zaila Avant-garde
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to view the live event and submit questions for the author. Register using the Event URL below.\n\nJoin us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we discuss her new picture book\, Weird and Wonderful You\, in which she encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different.\n\nWe are the weird. The wonderfully weird\, that is. When others blend in\, we stand out.\n\nYoung readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through a motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations\, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It's a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different\, urging 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\nAbout 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 first African-American to win in almost 100 years of the competition. Avant-garde holds two Guinness World Records for her basketball prowess.\n\n\n\nHer success 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 skills in brand campaigns for Carnival Cruise Lines\, BYJU\, Xbox\, and Gymshark.\n\nSCLD Online Authors Series
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Registration is required to view the live event and submit questions for the author. Register using the Event URL below.</p>\n\n<p>Join us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we discuss her new picture book\, <a href="https://catalog.scld.org/Search/Results?lookfor=%22weird+and+wonderful+you%22+Avant-garde" style="box-sizing: border-box\; background-color: transparent\; color: rgb(81\, 120\, 145)\; text-decoration: none\;"><em>Weird and Wonderful You</em></a>\, in which she encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different.</p>\n\n<p>We are the weird. The wonderfully weird\, that is. When others blend in\, we stand out.</p>\n\n<p>Young readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through a motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations\, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It&rsquo\;s a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different\, urging them to stand out\, be proud\, and stay true to themselves.</p>\n\n<p>This book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is wonderful\, from one of America&rsquo\;s most exciting and unique young voices.&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p>Register today for a joyful reminder on staying true to ourselves.</p>\n\n<p><strong>About the Author</strong>:</p>\n\n<p>Zaila Avant-garde is a multi-talented powerhouse and a <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author\, with success springing from all her endeavors. She was named SportsKid of the Year 2021 by <em>Sports Illustrated Kids</em>. She won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee\, making her the first African-American to win in almost 100 years of the competition. Avant-garde holds two Guinness World Records for her basketball prowess.<br />\n<br />\nHer success 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&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;HUSTLE&rdquo\;\, as well as NBA on TNT\, and Peacock&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Kid&rsquo\;s Tonight Show&rdquo\;. You can also see her displaying her basketball skills in brand campaigns for Carnival Cruise Lines\, BYJU\, Xbox\, and Gymshark.</p>\n\n<p>SCLD Online Authors Series</p>\n
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