Janice Hutto Washington - a native of Denmark, South Carolina, is a published author, poet, lecturer, orator, educator, missionary, pastor, trailblazer, and humanitarian. Dr. Washington has a strong passion for children and has dedicated her life to impress upon children, the seriousness of choice. Her first literary work, HALF A RABBIT, was aimed to build the confidence of children, and to plant seeds of hope in the mind of a child. The success of the book has been globally noticed. HANDS UP, the second work, is written for all parents to influence their children on how to survive stressful encounters with hostile police officers.
As a 16-year-old, I encourage you to read this book because it
might help save your life. Although I have never had an encounter
with the police, I encourage those who have had unfortunate
encounters, to read it. This book may have helped to save the lives
of those who have died because of police brutality. Walter J.
Nelson Jr., Junior at Gilbert High School, Gilbert, SC This
exceptionally relative book is a must read for parents,
grandparents, mentors and anyone concerned about keeping children
safe and alive, especially young black males. Throughout the book,
the mother gives her son clear instructions on how to stay safe and
alive, should he find himself in a situation with the police.
The love the mother displays toward her son in this book is very
moving, as she pleads with him to hold his hands up and come home
alive!
This book can be used in so many ways, especially as an ice breaker
before starting a discussion about the controversial topic of
conflict between black males and the police.
Although it is a picture book, the topic is so relevant and the
messages are so strong that the book can be used with young
children and teens alike. If you are unsure of how to start a
conversation with your child, youth group, or students, get the
book, read the story to them and start talking!
As an educator and the mother of two young men, I believe some of
the most important things we can do for our children are to give
them the tools they need to survive and show them we love them. We
also need to keep the lines of communication open with our
children. If they can't talk to us, who are they going to talk to?
We need to have those tough controversial conversations with them
and let them know the most important things are to do what's right,
stay safe and come home alive! This book demonstrates all of those
elements.
I highly recommend this book for all ages, and especially those who
are concerned about the welfare of young black males! Wanda Brown,
Mother and educator, Columbia, SC
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