Dream Builder by Kelly Starling Lyons is an inspirational biography of Black STEM Hero and Philly native Phillip Freelon. The author provides the reader with an engaging chronological account of Freelon’s ascension from a struggling young reader to an architect who worked on the team that built the African American History Museum. This inspirational story provides children with a hero to model their dream pursuit after.
This book captures the following powerful aspects of Freelon’s dream pursuit: (1) the role his grandfather played in inspiring him, (2) the impact of living in a Black community with neighbors who exemplified Black Excellence, (3) his awakening to his intellectual strengths, and (4) his commitment to erecting buildings that inspired life.
The portrait-like illustrations display Freelon’s childhood struggles, deep intellectual curiosity in his college years, and his bold commitment to excellence and his people as a professional.
This book is a powerful tool to inspire children to develop and advance their dreams despite their academic barriers. Freelon’s story shows he had academic barriers, but he decided to build pathways through them to accomplish his dream. This is a must buy book that should be on every kid’s bookshelf!
Dream Builder by Kelly Starling Lyons is an inspirational biography of Black STEM Hero and Philly native Phillip Freelon. The author provides the reader with an engaging chronological account of Freelon’s ascension from a struggling young reader to an architect who worked on the team that built the African American History Museum. This inspirational story provides children with a hero to model their dream pursuit after.
This book captures the following powerful aspects of Freelon’s dream pursuit: (1) the role his grandfather played in inspiring him, (2) the impact of living in a Black community with neighbors who exemplified Black Excellence, (3) his awakening to his intellectual strengths, and (4) his commitment to erecting buildings that inspired life.
The portrait-like illustrations display Freelon’s childhood struggles, deep intellectual curiosity in his college years, and his bold commitment to excellence and his people as a professional.
This book is a powerful tool to inspire children to develop and advance their dreams despite their academic barriers. Freelon’s story shows he had academic barriers, but he decided to build pathways through them to accomplish his dream. This is a must buy book that should be on every kid’s bookshelf!
