{"product_id":"zion-learns-to-see-opening-our-eyes-to-homelessness-hardcover","title":"Zion Learns to See: Opening Our Eyes to Homelessness - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerence Lester\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eZion Lester\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSubi Bosa\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom May 1-August 31, a portion of the proceeds from \u003ci\u003eZion Learns to See\u003c\/i\u003e will be donated to Zion's Closet, a resource center in schools created by Love Beyond Walls for families facing poverty and homelessness. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2025 Independent Press Awards - Picture Books Ages 4-8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 Black Authors Matter Childrens Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery\u003c\/i\u003e person matters to God. And that means \u003ci\u003eevery\u003c\/i\u003e person should matter to us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Zion and her dad on a life-changing Saturday in \u003ci\u003eZion Learns to See\u003c\/i\u003e, a heartwarming story by father-daughter duo Terence and Zion Lester. Based ona true story, this beautifully illustrated book teaches lessons of connection, compassion, and faith in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow young Zion as she accompanies her father to a local community center serving people experiencing homelessness. What begins as an ordinary day soon becomes a powerful lesson that changes Zion's perspective. As Zion learns about people experiencing homelessness, young readers will see how everyone matters to God and feel inspired to make a difference in their own communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith dynamic illustrations by Subi Bosa and an author's note encouraging further conversation about the content, this book is perfect for families, churches, and classrooms that want to foster deeper conversation and discuss practical waysto extend God's love to the marginalized. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeaches Important Values\u003c\/b\u003e: Introduces themes of mercy, justice, and community in ways that are age-appropriate and accessible \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilds Compassion\u003c\/b\u003e: Encourages children to see and care for others the way God does \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEncourages Deeper Conversation\u003c\/b\u003e: A note from the author facilitates meaningful conversations about homelessness and howfaith moves us to action. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover what happens when children learn to see that every person matters to God. Add \u003ci\u003eZion Learns to See\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection today and share with children the things that matter to God!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubi Bosa is an illustrator of picture books, comics, and graphic novels. Growing up in South Africa, Subi drew all the time and in every room of his house--sometimes even on the walls! Today, he lives in Cape Town, South Africa, where he producesa podcast for creatives and continues his passion for illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerence Lester (PhD, Union Institute and University) is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author. He is the founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about poverty, homelessness, and on community mobilization. He also serves as the director of public policy and social change and as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky (HBCU). He is the author of \u003ci\u003eI See You\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen We Stand\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003eAll God's Children\u003c\/i\u003e, and he coauthored with his daughter, Zion, the children's book, \u003ci\u003eZion Learns to See\u003c\/i\u003e. He and his family live in Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eZion Lester became interested in her dad's work on a Saturday morning when she was seven years old. Since then, she has grown to become a community leader, writer, and speaker. She has also continued to regularly serve with Love Beyond Walls and encourages others her age and younger to volunteer too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 9.08 x 9.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52607169724698,"sku":"9781514006696","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/olT6Qma9Y19781514006696.webp?v=1785332921","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/zion-learns-to-see-opening-our-eyes-to-homelessness-hardcover","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}