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What People are saying...
Remarkably accurate. Enjoyed it from cover to cover. I encourage every family and educational organization to purchase and read this book. You will be highly enlightened and never disappointed.
Darlene A Wyche-Alha-De; Sr. Accountant; Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta, GA
"Calvin Sims' message to parents and school leaders is simple and straight to the point: every child has the innate creativity and mental gifts needed to achieve success and reach his or her full potential. He brings us together in this unique and remarkable vision with a prescription that really works to foster community, strengthen parenting skills, and improve academic outcomes.With the Calvin Sims approach, we're empowered to really believe in our children and become key players in making a space where student learning emerges naturally through the thrill of self discovery.
Calvin Sims' talent, in large part, originates from the many unique ways in which he is able to combine techniques of the arts and storytelling with an uncanny knack for assembling an exciting learning environment. In the end, the results are astonishing: activated, caring communities of engaged adults joining together to construct new support systems for their students and each other.
It's incredible to watch it happen, and there are very few things in life more rewarding than seeing the little miracle that occurs when Calvin works his magic and the intense flowering of a child's intelligence is allowed to blossom."
- Gregg Johnson, Master Teaching Artist, Los Angeles, California
“Mr. Sims is a brilliant StoryTeller. His camping adventure was the highlight of our American Exchange program. We will never forget this wonderful experience nor this wonderful man.”
- Jen Ashton, Youth Counselor, Springboard Opportunities, Belfast, Ireland.
“Calvin Sims presents a seldom heard yet much needed perspective on the history of the American West. His considerable presence and storytelling skills (not to mention his horse) always capture children’s attention and imagination. Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts Center is pleased to have Calvin as part of our program offerings."
Tony Kimbrell, Executive Director – Young Audiences Atlanta/Woodruff Arts Center
"Calvin Sims’ vision and effort to help young people is necessary in our country. He has been a shining star in my eyes, a shining star in the eyes of others with little hope and he continues to shine in the lives of our young people."
- Gregory White – Assistant Recreation Director, Department of Parks & Recreation, City of Decatur
"Calvin Sims is a generous, kind educator of children and adults. He is one who draws you into his stories like bees to honey."
- Dena Hughes, Teacher, Morningside Day Out parent and Curriculum Enrichment Chair, 2003 – Current
"Calvin Sims is a master storyteller who sees through the shifting events of our everyday lives and finds relevant character issues that relate to former successful heroes and lead us down an inspired path. His reenactment of the actions, thoughts, words and deeds of early western trailblazers makes everyone proud and keeps us on our toes begging for more."
Mike Glenn, former NBA star; WBA commissioner, founder – Mike Glenn Foundation;
collector of first edition rare books, newspapers and magazines of historical significance
"Mr. Sims is a master story teller and passionate lecturer. His ability to reach today's youth through his programs that promote the development of a strong character and personal integrity are extraordinary. Today’s children would have a greater chance of maximizing their potential if they could participate in any of his programs."
- Veda Johnson, M.D. – Medical Director, Whitefoord Community Program
“A riveting, exciting, masterful storyteller! An awesome person, as well as performer, he has taken an interest in the troubled youth of our community. Cal has a special commitment for, and rapport with young people headed in the wrong direction, as he himself was “there” at one time.
Our youth really look up to him as a positive role-model. Cal and his horse are an irresistible “partnership!” The special events at his ranch for young people and their families are amazing and unique experiences! These events help to make our little corner of the world a better place.
When Calvin is all decked out in his cowboy gear, he is quite a sight! When he smiles
and tips his cowboy hat at you, your day is made! Our public library has enjoyed his programs a number of times [they are the highest attended programs of the year].
We plan to have him back again and again!”
- Eileen Slough - Children’s Librarian of the Hapeville Branch,
Atlanta-Fulton County Library System
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