The Concrete Flower Finds Community: Book Nine

The Concrete Flower Series is a set of 20 books about nature that are designed to teach little readers about the emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual qualities and skills of amazing citizens and resilient leaders.

Join the Concrete Flower as she embarks on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, friendship, transformation, and influence! This beautifully illustrated series follows the life and growth of a young flower as she finds her way in a very complex world. Learning from the wisdom of a Great Tree, the care of an earthworm, the spontaneity of a dandelion and a raccoon, the friendship of a young girl, and the guidance of a lotus flower, the Concrete Flower masters her unpredictable world with character and grace. In each story you will find important lessons about leadership, confidence, emotional intelligence, positive thinking, chakra meditation, and self care as well as discussion questions and activities to put ideas into practice. Filled with challenging words and concepts from science, education, sociology, economics, finance, and communications, this series is sure to spark curiosity, wonder, and joy in your little reader!

Perfect for home, classroom, library, or community settings, The Concrete Flower Series is a wonderful gift whose lessons and impact are sure to last a lifetime. Start your journey TODAY! Available online in print and ebook formats.

Ipsita Y. Banerjee BScN RN MPH, is a Nurse Educator with a passion for building healthy communities through resilience education. Seeing the common issues faced by the thousands of clients she has worked with around the world, Ipsita wrote "The Concrete Flower Series" to empower future generations with essential skills for success in life and leadership. As the recipient of the Millennium Excellence Award for community involvement and a member of the Golden Key Society for exceptional academic achievement, Ipsita has experienced the powerful impact of community leadership and encourages people of all ages to discover their inner leader. Ipsita graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from Simon Fraser University with a Master of Public Health, and has certificates in clinical education and leadership development. In her free time, she enjoys art, travel, meditation, yoga, nature, and spending time with inspiring people.

Veena Claudia Zbar, BScN RN MSN, is a community health nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of British Columbia. Veena has expertise in community health settings and her research is focused on optimizing health promotion strategies for Canadians through collaborative health service and policy development. She supports promoting holistic health education from an early age and throughout the life course. She is passionate about supporting the health of vulnerable populations by addressing health inequities. Veena is a yogi and a "foodie" who enjoys traveling the world.

Marta Caduhada is currently a student at Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and is set to graduate Spring 2021. She is also a graduate from Visual College of Art and Design in Vancouver. In her free time, she enjoys art, fashion, music, watching movies and spending time with people.