The ABCs of Life: Words of Wisdom From A to Z for Living Life to the Fullest - Softcover

Garrett, Byron

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0545588871 ISBN 13: 9780545588874

Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching, 2013

Synopsis

Everyone will find words that strike a chord in this collection of 26 short, inspirational messages. Reaching a wide audience through lively language, author Byron V. Garrett guides readers adolescents and adults alike to take ownership of their lives and work toward excellence and success, even when life’s inevitable obstacles arise. From Accept the Challenge” to Zealously Strive to Achieve,” there is no shortage of motivating and meaningful ideas to live by. For use with .

About this title

About the Author:

Byron V. Garrett is the founder and chairman of the National Family Engagement Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming education through meaningful family engagement. He is also the Director for Microsoft’s Innovative Schools program and is the Senior Consultant for NBC News’ Education Nation. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to the idea that everyone has an obligation and opportunity to serve the best interests of children. Byron has served as Chief Executive Officer of the National PTA and a K 8 charter school principal. He is also an accomplished speaker, having delivered presentations all across the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.

More detailed author information is available at his website: http://www.byrongarrett.com/.

About this edition

• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0545588871
• ISBN 13: 9780545588874
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64