By Patrick M. Oliver
- Pages: 126
$14.00
On My Own: Vision Board Guidebook for Young People
5th Anniversary Edition
By Patrick M. Oliver
(Dallas, TX) Say It Loud! Readers and Writers announce the 5th Anniversary Edition of On My Own: Vision Book Guidebook for Young People by Patrick M. Oliver. On My Own: Vision Board Guidebook for Young People is designed to guide young people through an interactive process that will assist them with goal setting associated with their personal aspirations. On My Own, constructed with input from educators, writers, and parents, is also a result of sessions where young people participated in activities creating vision boards that highlighted their personal achievements, goals, and dreams.
The 5th anniversary edition includes a new book cover design created by Relana Johnson of Analerdigital Media, several additional contributors, over 30 new pages of activities, an updated recommended reading list, and “Vision Notes and Vision Drawings” pages designed to engage participants in journaling, creative writing, and sketching.
This second edition focuses on encouraging young people to remain extremely optimistic and to plan for a bright future full of infinite possibilities during the COVID19 pandemic. The updated On My Own features words of encouragement and optimism from educators, artists, visionaries, and community leaders. These essays, proses, and motivational messages are written to help young people feel more comfortable planning, visualizing, and creating a prosperous future.
Contributing writers include: Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, networking specialist Dr.Froswa Booker-Drew, Licensed Psychological Examiner Amber L. Broadway, award-winning children’s book illustrator R. Gregory Christie, poet and graphic designer Timothy Prolific Edwaujonte, Arkansas State Representative Vivian Flowers, librarian Tiffeni Fortno, Judge Wendell Griffen, educator TJ Hendrix, language arts professor Dr. Marcelle Haddix, Ph.D., publisher and poet Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti, voiceover artist Mikki Hernandez, Grammy award-winning musician Delfeayo Marsalis, playwright Nina Angela Mercer, former NBA All-star Sidney Moncrief, food security advocate Ples Montgomery, poet jessica Care moore, minister Reverend Dr. Janae Moore, Certified Public Accountant Tracie Moore, literary consultant Patrick M. Oliver, fashion consultant China Robinson, nutritionist Dr. Jenelle Robinson, tennis program director Kreth Simmons, Professor Dr. Billy Thomas, library director Kelvin Watson, principal Salome Thomas-El, S.T.E.M. educator Katina White, and National Park Service Superintendent Robin White.
Support and endorsements for On My Own: Vision Book Guidebook for Young People
“With On My Own, Patrick Oliver is encouraging our young people to do something that society gives them little incentive to do: DREAM. If our families and neighborhoods are ever going to reach their optimal potential, we will desperately need the energy of visionaries, dreamers, and planners to lead the way. On My Own gives the younger ones among us a jump-start on that process.” —Shawn M. Bediako, Ph.D, Professor University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Department of Psychology
“On My Own is a strategic, systemic, constructivist approach to the application of student-centered learning and thought. It is a clarion call to our youth. Let the running commence and prepare the finish line!” —Stephanie Helms Pickett, EdD, Associate Vice Provost, North Carolina State University, author, Later Never Came Until Now
“The Bible says ‘where there is no vision, the people perish.’ How noble of author Patrick Oliver to create this vehicle for young people to capture their vision at a time when it is most vivid. A must have for all youth.” —Lynn Richardson, CEO, MC Lyte’s Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, Author, Living Check To Monday
“Patrick Oliver’s On My Own: Vision Board Guidebook for Young People is an inspirational and thought-provoking tool that can help prepare today’s youth for tomorrow’s workplace. With the incredibly competitive landscape our youth face today, particularly in the workplace, jobseekers must be armed not only with the appropriate skills to do a job, but also with a clear vision as to what it is that they want.” —Stuart C. Taylor, President, Top Performers Recruitment, LLC, Author, How to Ace a Job Interview!
Paperback / $14.00
Pages: 126
Patrick Oliver is a literary arts and education consultant as well as a recipient of numerous community service awards, contracts, and grants. Experience and expertise include serving as director of sales and marketing Third World Press (Chicago), program director Open Book Program (Chicago) and senior contract administrator in the aerospace industry (Los Angeles). Founder and executive director Say It Loud! Readers and Writers