Do More Than Imitate!
Through my work with young people I am constantly being reminded that though kids learn from us adults, they are also capable of teach us something. One lesson is that success often begins with the belief that anything is possible. Adults forget that sometimes, and then pass on that limited thought to the young, leaving them afraid, or defeated, before they even try.
But now and then some kids step up, and some adults step aside resulting in some amazing accomplishments. The following is a small example of the possible.
Not every child can do what these kids have — but if we don’t encourage children to imagine possibilities … what visions have we crushed?
Take a look …
Kids — How high can they fly?
About Alex Simmons Says
Alex Simmons is an award-winning freelance writer, comic book creator, playwright, teaching artist, and educational consultant. He’s written for Disney Books, Penguin Press, Simon and Schuster, Marvel, DC, and Archie Comics. Simmons is the creator of the acclaimed adventure comic book series, Blackjack. As a teaching artist, Simmons has created and taught creative arts workshops for students and educators in the US, Europe, West Indies, and Africa.
Simmons has served on panels and delivered lectures on children’s entertainment mediums, as well as empowering young people through the arts. Simmons founded the annual family event, Kids Comic Con, as well as three comic arts exhibits, which have traveled abroad. He is currently developing a comics and creative arts program for children all over the world.
During the past 35 years, Simmons has participated as a member of arts and education boards for several New York State nonprofit organizations, as well as one in Nigeria.
As a teaching artist Simmons has worked with youth through the Bronx Community College, the Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation, Apollo Theater In-School Arts Program, Henkel McCoy, Upward Bound, New York Council on the Arts, Children’s Art Carnival, Wings Academy, and NYU Creative Arts Team, to name a few.
He has been a panelist at many literacy and arts events, and he has been a guest speaker at numerous colleges and educational institutions here and abroad.
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