Can A Children's Book Change the World? | Linda Sue Park | TEDxBeaconStreet

Can books help make readers better human beings? Linda Sue Park talks about how books provide practice at responding to the unfairness in life, and how empathy for a book's characters can lead to engagement in ways that have significant impact in the real world.
Linda Sue Park is the author of many books for young readers, including A SINGLE SHARD, winner of the 2002 Newbery Medal, and A LONG WALK TO WATER, on the New York Times bestseller list for more than two years. She has traveled to 46 states and 16 countries to talk to audiences of all ages about books, reading, and writing.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@mariam786naqvi]

"Can a children's book save the world? No. But the young people who read them, can." -Linda Sue Park

[@Flitzybooks]

"In losing ourselves in a book, we find ourselves"..spot on. Loved this!

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

That was touchy and brilliant. My own mission in life is: "To change the world one book at the time". Just remember that kids don't do what they are told, they do what they are shown. If you want a child to read and to love reading you need to lead by example. My own parents were mad about books, and now I am too! I also buy lots of books for my own kids, apart from writing my own.

[@MicheleBloodphd]

"In order to find yourself in a book, you first must lose yourself in a book," -- Linda Sue Park.

[@alexlong8796]

amazing qoute

[@ikjxt_1k]

what does she mean by that?

[@readingwithIffy]

A passion for books- one of the most valuable things we can pass down to children. Nice speech

[@pattylastra2101]

It’s 2020, and I’m so bored to the point where I’m watching TED Talks......This is sooo worth it.

[@lena_xmm99]

Her book a Single Shard is soooo good! Her ted talk is very inspiring. I agreed with her every single way.

[@karenmiller3919]

I am so happy to say we read, "Wonder" and "Long Walk to Water" with our 6th graders. Both are excellent books! Students are our future! Books are inspirational to all!

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its a karen reeeeee

[@xxv1perxx337]

jk lol i too enjoyed "A long Walk To Water"

[@lullabi3234]

I wonder if you acknowledge the *huge* influence that Salva's adoptive family has undoubtedly had in supporting and encouraging his (quite heroic and lucid and simply *amazing*!) venture. I'm delighted to see that he had access to the support and resources to build a bridge between his Creative and Heart-full ambition, and the mechanics of it's realization! *So* *Many* dreamers suffer the tragedy of watching their dreams wither as resources or doorways remain beyond reach. SO happy to see his success! But let us *NEVER* lose sight of the *Priceless* value of a *supportive* *family* behind our Visionaries! No one is an Island, and Family should be *Cherished* .

[@Xjwud]

I got drawn here from a beautiful story about a Korean family during Japanese colonial rule by Linda Sue Park, in which i lost myself today. After reading this book, those inspiring characters, i can’t agree more.

[@ambermello8321]

Got goosebumps at the end. This is wonderful.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Great great talk . Just keep walking. Intention Passion Perseverance will Slowly Steadily n Surely to your dreams. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@NellyTubeAwesomeURL]

This is such an inspiring speech and I want to thank Linda Sue Park on behalf of writing this book and inspiring young readers like me. You are amazing!

[@carmelmaguire4230]

Superb, Linda! I know my children's book,THE BUNNY AND THE MYSTERIOUS BUTTERFLY will change the world! I so empathize with you, Linda~ My book on loneliness,hopefully will allow children to see that there is hope in friendship! My daughters were all taught,at an early age, the pricelessness of the written word. All the best, Carmel Rivello

[@kmbrpower]

So good, well said Linda Sue Park

[@astor603322]

This is the most inspiring speech I have ever heard! Even the video from 8 years ago!

[@kimsinspiredlife]

Fantastic talk. I'm sharing it with my college class tomorrow!

[@trailwalker76]

My kids favorite is a new book called “Tony And His Mythical Friends”. They love the illustrations of the mythical characters. Great story about friendship and inclusion. I like it because it opened them up to the idea to go camping and enjoy the outdoors which is great!!

[@melhrico79]

Beautiful, funny, inspirational, timely, and more!

[@franceslock1662]

Wonder, Crenshaw, All American Boys, A Long Walk To Water, lets share the books that inspire and illuminate. We, and our children, develop empathy when we read the right books. We all have a responsibility and challenge, to share quality books.

[@weasleytwinswife36]

I read one of her books called A Single Shard and it is good

[@hairdome]

this video is so underrated

[@alejandrinafloresreyna3250]

12 minutes of excellent content! We need to share this video everywhere.

[@alexlong8796]

That is an amazing book!

[@monkeyseemonkeydo...childr4118]

Amazing presentation, truly enjoyed listening to your TED Talk!

[@alainagrant5511]

I loved this, particularly how the students seemed to relate to the story of salva. That is the sort of impact I wish to make on students learning. Reading for the development of empathy is a great idea, also for developing empathy when it comes to racism.

[@kunfusedscreaming6990]

great!! love it!!

[@yover5387]

anyone had to watch this for homework?

[@SprDude15]

Me

[@FearfullyandWonderfullyMade.]

Sudan? I know the lost boys. We went to high school together in the U.S. My family lived on refugee camps. My dad helped them settle in to the U.S. We went to church together. Our country is now called, South Sudan. I never went back home, but we greet each other, from time to time.

[@hilaryhawkes8962]

Brilliant!

[@thekrayonkidsbookadventures]

Amazing and inspirational ..I loved it...

[@mm4955]

Thank you for the beautiful speech. So inspiring, funny and motivating. Can't wait to read the book

[@rameesawaheed5509]

Amazing video 👍👍👍

[@kaysong4015]

Love it! Teaching children and adults the deeper truth of literature.

[@joshuajohnson5317]

Continue to be constructive ma'am. Thank you for your time and energy

[@cynthiae2958]

Beautiful ❤

[@jordanklee5108]

omg this is so great!

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Love this!!! :D

[@anvarepic]

OMG This talk was good.

[@wassupboi-d3j]

HEY, I live near Rochester

[@mckenzien6706]

I was wondering if there was a possiblity to place this video in a school project/community service project? It is a website to help premote reading to children.

[@anaaraia9384]

I`d wish to be able to give more likes!

[@krishankalia9990]

When I saw this, I was kinda sad. Most kids and teens are on TikTok.

[@tiredautistic]

i go on tiktok but that doesnt stop me from reading . thanks to time limits

[@devinfunckst5038]

This is 5 years out TikTok was not made

[@Khaddylovescats]

very true, almost everyone I know my age has it.

[@ryann9026]

12:15 why they reading the book so close to their face?

[@Thomas-it8ug]

Bruh

[@blossombeans5953]

they did it for the picture obviously

[@elodiezone]

5:01 Sudan is not in East Africa

[@ryann9026]

The whole time, i’ve been reading nya like ni-ya not nya

[@1011TinaWu]

SHIT THIS IS GOOD

[@sushiii8688]

IKR!

[@deathreaper5226]

Who else is here from school and reading along walk to water

[@AlfredZucchini]

Me

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Bless u😊

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[@haleybrooks627]

Hi, I’m Ayden and I’m 7! Have your kids watch my videos! I love reading to kids. Tell me what books you want me to read next?

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Yeah yeah

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Emak

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did she put .5 speed on my laptop

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What cind

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What find of super powers

[@romeovelasco4151]

The Holy Book , the bible is the book of all books that children needs. It is for all generation. It may be the most widely circulated book but ironically the least read. Man's mind is hostile to God because of sin. Read the Holy Book and know what God has in store for you...

[@rhm2696]

I DONT CARE

[@tannerwagner4682]

Cool so I lose myself in a book and I did not know that a book hade super powers.

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[@theoshishkin8582]

Not funny, didnt laught

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