Inventing at the Beach is part of a series called "Hadi's Adventures", through which we aim to achieve the following goals:
Encourage children to develop critical thinking skills and think creatively in order to proactively solve problems, to work hard, and to think scientifically. This is accomplished using an inquiry based approach, through sharing the stories and experiences of children who solve problems they face in their daily lives by taking positive action. There are inquiry based questions included at the end of the book to promote further exploration and problem solving skills.
Promoting character education through the story by incorporating values such as compassion, gratitude, generosity, etc.
Representing a diversity of children in children's books which will enable children from all backgrounds to increasingly relate to and therefore accept and develop friendships with diverse children.
Provide positive female role models for young girls to encourage interest in science, mathematics, and being innovative.
Show examples of tolerance and coexistence between members of society regardless of their faith or beliefs, while focusing on universal values and ethics. In turn, we hope children will thrive in a diverse and pluralistic society by developing global citizenship which entails a respect for diversity and working with others to make the world a more equitable place.
Author Biography:
Raghad Ebied is a transformational speaker, writer, life coach, education and training consultant. She has completed a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the U.K, preceded by a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelors in Education, in addition to certifications in leadership, life coaching, compassion cultivation and spiritual care from Canadian and American universities and institutions including Stanford University. She has over 15 years of experience in Canada, the U.S., and the Middle East in program development and management as well as speaking, training, teaching, coaching, and consulting with individuals, schools and universities, organizations and governments in the fields of education, promoting social, emotional and moral well-being, and leadership development and diversity. She is the founder of raghadebied.com, a training and consulting firm for schools and organizations. She resides with her husband and two children in Canada. Raghid Shreih is a technology and innovation management professional with more than 15 years of professional work experience, and an educational background that includes an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. Being a father of two young boys and having a passion for science, technology and innovative thinking, he is interested in developing resources for children to spark their interest in science and develop their critical thinking skills. He is also passionate about encouraging young boys and girls to develop and maintain an interest in science and technology, and to explore careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Eman Salem is an Illustrator/Author living in Calgary Alberta with her husband and four children. She received her Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree at ACAD and has illustrated several books including "Can Mustafa Control his Anger", "We're off to make Umrah", and has authored and iĺlustrated the "Little tree" series.
