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Overview
From the author of the international award-winning memoir, Evolving Through Adversity, comes the Young Readers Edition, "A Long Way to School: A Story of Overcoming Challenges and Never Giving Up."
A Long Way to School tells the remarkable life story of Seconde Nimenya, a woman who grew up in Africa. When Nimenya was growing up, girls were not encouraged to attend school. But she fought to get an education. From walking long hours to get to school since she was in the first grade, until she finished high school, Nimenya's education journey is a story of courage, perseverance and never giving up.
In "A Long Way to School," Nimenya shares the challenges she had to overcome from her formative years to her adulthood, and now, she wants middle school and high school age children to benefit from her experiences and be inspired and empowered in rising above their own adversities in school and in their personal lives. Despite growing up without access to books, today Seconde Nimenya is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker, and a champion for education, advocating for the end of child marriage and letting girls learn.
A Long Way to School will inspire and motivate teens and young adult readers on how to find their inner strengths and determination in achieving goals. In return, they will grow to be good leaders and inspire their local and global communities with a positive attitude and a newfound wisdom.
A Long Way to School tells the remarkable life story of Seconde Nimenya, a woman who grew up in Africa. When Nimenya was growing up, girls were not encouraged to attend school. But she fought to get an education. From walking long hours to get to school since she was in the first grade, until she finished high school, Nimenya's education journey is a story of courage, perseverance and never giving up.
In "A Long Way to School," Nimenya shares the challenges she had to overcome from her formative years to her adulthood, and now, she wants middle school and high school age children to benefit from her experiences and be inspired and empowered in rising above their own adversities in school and in their personal lives. Despite growing up without access to books, today Seconde Nimenya is an award-winning author, inspirational speaker, and a champion for education, advocating for the end of child marriage and letting girls learn.
A Long Way to School will inspire and motivate teens and young adult readers on how to find their inner strengths and determination in achieving goals. In return, they will grow to be good leaders and inspire their local and global communities with a positive attitude and a newfound wisdom.
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940163012077 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Common Purpose Training Services |
| Publication date: | 05/19/2020 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 2 MB |
About the Author
Seconde Nimenya is the author of five books and the founder and chief diversity trainer at Common Purpose Training Services®. She has spent the past fifteen years as a thought leader on diversity and inclusion in a world of differences. Through her leadership development programs, she advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, in education, and in communities.
Seconde speaks at various conferences and summits, inspiring and empowering her audiences to use their life experiences to better themselves and others. She works with business owners and organizational leaders who want to build inclusive workplaces and communities, where everyone feels accepted for who they are and what they bring to the world to make it a better place for all.
With more than fifteen years of experience as a professional in the field of global diversity and empowerment, Seconde gives practical insights and perspectives into various cultural and ethnic groups that form the basis of our contemporary global society. Her presentations go beyond the topic of cultural sensitivity and diversity, as she provides specialized work in areas of resilience, leadership, and character-building.
Seconde Nimenya immigrated to North America in the 1990s, starting out as an immigrant in Canada, where she lived more than ten years, before moving to the United States. In the United States, she furthered her education and received her MBA. She blends her varied educational and cultural backgrounds to create dynamic presentations, using a unique approach that is both inspiring and empowering.
Seconde is a TEDx speaker, and her talk on race and other identity constructs, “We Are Not All That Different,” has been hailed by many viewers as the most inspirational talk of our times.
She has received recognition for her contributions on the work on diversity and inclusion leadership, including being the recipient of the 2017 Seeds of Hope Award and the 2019 Bold and Resilient Woman Award, both recognizing her work in bridging the gaps between diverse and multicultural communities, and inspiring people with her personal and professional insights.
For more information about Seconde Nimenya's work, contact her at:
Seconde speaks at various conferences and summits, inspiring and empowering her audiences to use their life experiences to better themselves and others. She works with business owners and organizational leaders who want to build inclusive workplaces and communities, where everyone feels accepted for who they are and what they bring to the world to make it a better place for all.
With more than fifteen years of experience as a professional in the field of global diversity and empowerment, Seconde gives practical insights and perspectives into various cultural and ethnic groups that form the basis of our contemporary global society. Her presentations go beyond the topic of cultural sensitivity and diversity, as she provides specialized work in areas of resilience, leadership, and character-building.
Seconde Nimenya immigrated to North America in the 1990s, starting out as an immigrant in Canada, where she lived more than ten years, before moving to the United States. In the United States, she furthered her education and received her MBA. She blends her varied educational and cultural backgrounds to create dynamic presentations, using a unique approach that is both inspiring and empowering.
Seconde is a TEDx speaker, and her talk on race and other identity constructs, “We Are Not All That Different,” has been hailed by many viewers as the most inspirational talk of our times.
She has received recognition for her contributions on the work on diversity and inclusion leadership, including being the recipient of the 2017 Seeds of Hope Award and the 2019 Bold and Resilient Woman Award, both recognizing her work in bridging the gaps between diverse and multicultural communities, and inspiring people with her personal and professional insights.
For more information about Seconde Nimenya's work, contact her at:
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