Child Author Comes to Hagerstown Saturday, October 23 - Demokrati

Home Site Map Advertise For Sale Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter	Demokrati Child Author Comes to Hagerstown Saturday, October 23 (PRWEB) October 21, 2004 -- Sniffing for Democracy chronicles the adventures of a dog named Spangle who, after being arrested for criticizing the president, searches the world over for a democracy that smells right because his started to stink. In chapters with titles like Up Against the Great Wall of Outsourcing, What is Democracy? and Talk About Stench! Florida Spangle meets dogs around the world who instruct him about capitalism, pollution, outsourcing, the right to vote, freedom of speech and war. Spangle finds out what a true democracy smells like when he is thrust back in time to the beginning of democracy in the United States of Dogs. Invigorated Spangle resolves to join with other dogs and change the smell of the democracy in 2004. Lynn Chertkov, social worker and child therapist, Sniffing for Democracy, enriched by the words and drawings of a child, opens the door for children to understand what democracy isits strengths and weaknesses. It is both entertaining and an excellent educational tool. It encourages an exchange of ideas either in your home or in your classroom. This is not just a book to buy and put on your shelf. Tony Trupiano, nationally syndicated radio show host of The Tony Trupiano Show, Sniffing for Democracy opens a door to the ideal that empowering our children with a real understanding of the political process, and giving voice and reason to be engaged in what we have a birth right to participate in, is a gift any family can give. This book is an excellent first step to introducing young people in how to become engaged in and curious about their future. Parents and teachers can use Sniffing for Democracy as a springboard for discussions about democracy, war, freedom of speech, pollution, outsourcing and voting rights. A set of questions for book discussion groups is provided to enable them to get the most out of this approachable way of teaching about current events. SNIFFING FOR DEMOCRACY Nora P. Meek Published by PM, INK ISBN 0-9753852-0-8/Trade Paperback/$11.99 Available through the publisher www.pmink.net, www.SniffingforDemocracy.com, www.amazon.com, and www.barnesandnoble.com Event Address: Star Equestrian Center, 13674 Greencastle Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740, 11am-4pm ### This press release has been reprinted from PRWEB per the terms and conditions of the copyright notice. Rate This Article: Comment on "Child Author Comes to Hagerstown Saturday, October 23" Your Name Your Comments Verification Code: J5VLGI Enter Code: Forum: What matters more, rights or life? Americans engaged in the debate about torture are taking part in one of the most important discussions a society can have. If honestly faced, the arguments on all sides may reveal the character and priorities of the country: What matters more, human rights or human life; the rule of law or the security of a nation? So far, however, an indispensable piece for a truly useful debate has remained outside the conversation. Vote a key test for democracy BAGHDAD - Billed as a key test of Iraq's nascent democracy, Iraqis fear today's parliamentary election will lead to a protracted period of uncertainty as the winners and losers try to cobble together a new government - even as American forces prepare to go home. Forum: Democracy breeds our lack of civility In January, the shootings in Tucson in which six people were killed and 13 wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, sparked a national conversation on civility in politics. The following month, the University of Arizona established the National Institute for Civil Discourse to advocate greater civility in all corners of the public square. Myanmar junta releases democracy activist YANGON, Myanmar - Pro-democracy hero Aung San Suu Kyi walked free Saturday after more than seven years under house arrest, welcomed by thousands of cheering supporters outside the decaying lakefront villa that has been her prison. Obama urges allies to help extend democracy's reach WARSAW, Poland - Holding out Poland's transformation to democracy as a model for the world, President Obama on Saturday exhorted Western allies and the American public alike to extend their support, energy and vision to those now reaching for democracy in the Middle East and North Africa. Durst: Democracy isn't a Chinese menu, it's a buffet There is only one halfway-decent reason why a mosque should be built two blocks away from Ground Zero in New York. It's called the First Amendment. Forum: Stand with democracy in Honduras The man sitting in Honduran President Manuel Zelaya's chair these days insists that army thugs were upholding the constitution when they rousted Zelaya at gunpoint and put him on a plane to Costa Rica, still wearing his pajamas.

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