Stuart Tyson Elmo Morgan, or STEM as his friends and family affectionately call him, loves his community, friends, and learning almost as much as he loves his family. So, when STEM’s dad suffers an injury during the family game of soccer, STEM sets out to ensure his dad doesn’t lose his mail carrier job. What STEM comes up with to help his dad continue working amazes.
In the end, the bourgeoning engineer not only makes his parents proud, but he reminds us all about the power of love, the imaginative spirit of a child, and the universal importance of dreams.
The Amazing World of STEM is the perfect book for any child who is intellectually ambitious, globally, and culturally curious, and compassionate. Co-authors, son and father, Naeem K. Turner-Bandele and Nathaniel A. Turner craft a picture book illustrated by Keva M. Richardson that exemplifies and promotes diversity, the best of humanity, and science, technology, engineering, and math.
Welcome to The Amazing World of STEM!
This was such a fun and important read! STEM & his parents played soccer one Saturday morning but due to an injury - STEM is inspired to create something to help his dad with work. The book is filled with diversity and inspiration!
I thought that this book was great and it was really inspirational! The images were great and I loved how proud Stem's dad was too - a delightful story. It is 4 stars from me for this one, highly recommended!
STEM is a likable son and problem-solver. The family if realistic and warm. Children could learn many lessons from STEM and his family. Teachers would find this book helpful when connecting to STEM and scientific concepts like solar-power. The book flows well and is an enjoyable read.
I've been in education for over 25 years and am always looking for high-quality children's literature. I was immediately drawn to the cover because Stem looks like the children in my classroom. This is a must-have for my classroom library because it promotes some of the things I work to instill in my students: service to others, curiosity, and problem-solving. Perfect intro to the idea of STEM. I hope this father/son duo have a series in mind and allow us to grow up with Stem.
What a positive book, a young family has a great connection. But a tragic break makes the son show the possibility of problem-solving. It's a great book for encouraging children to solve problems in new and inventive ways.
While families sheltered in place and socially isolated during the beginning of the Pandemic, an African American son and father set out to do something they long dreamt of doing together. Naeem and Nathaniel collaborated on a new children's book titled 'The Amazing World of STEM.'
STEM, short for Stuart Tyson Elmo Morgan, is a character loosely based on Naeem's unique childhood. The Amazing World of STEM is a diverse book that Naeem, who is a Santa Clara University Electrical Engineering alum and third-year Carnegie Mellon University Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. candidate, would have loved to read as a child. The Amazing World of STEM brings to life the kind of world father, Nathaniel, an author, TED Speaker and Parenting & Education Activist, wished existed for his son and all children.
The son and father duo believe that almost every child, especially children of color, spend a portion of their childhood searching unsuccessfully for a worthy hero, wanting desperately to look up to and believe in someone. But, not enough children are taught the real secret about heroes: there is no need to search for a hero outside of oneself.
There is a hero inside all of us. Stuart Tyson Elmo Morgan, a burgeoning engineer, and humanitarian, knows this exceptionally well. STEM shows children of all ages that it's possible to be anything you want to be: a scientist, technologist, engineer, or mathematician – a real-life hero.
Nathaniel says, "The Amazing World of STEM illustrates what's possible when we prepare children for the future and make sure they are ready to lead the way." Naeem sums up STEM this way "STEM is a lot like me, a child of color, a bourgeoning engineer who wants nothing more than to make his parents and community proud."
The Amazing World of STEM is the perfect book for any child who is intellectually ambitious, globally, and culturally curious, and compassionate. Co-authors, son and father, Naeem K. Turner-Bandele and Nathaniel A. Turner, JD, MALS crafted a picture book illustrated by Keva M. Richardson that exemplifies and promotes diversity, the best of humanity, and science, technology, engineering, and math.
Children of all ages needing a reminder about the power of love, the imaginative spirit of a child, and the universal importance of preparing children to change the world should add 'The Amazing World of STEM' to their must-read book list.
'The Amazing World of STEM' goes on sale, September 28, 2020. For more information, contact the publisher, Two Crabs and a Lion, at 2crabs1lion@gmail.com
Imagining What's Possible - Nano-communities, underground gardens, a 2000 square foot home for $4,000, and the ability to build $3 million in personal wealth. Sound like solutions you want to hear about? This month HJB ChangeTheWorld features a conversation with Father. Author, TEDx Speaker, and Education & Parenting Activist Nathaniel Turner. Join us for these solutions and many more seen through the lens of The Amazing World of STEM.
Artist Keva M. Richardson thought she had done just about every form of art she'd ever do until her mentor apprised her of an opportunity. A father and son who lived out of town were writing a children's book but were having trouble finding the right illustrator.
Co-authors Naeem K. Turner-Bandele and Nathaniel A. Turner connected with Keva via Zoom. Almost immediately, the three people, still not having the ability to meet in person due to COVID-19, felt a kindred connection, and agreed to work together.
The Baltimore, Maryland native, having received offers to illustrate various projects before, knew that none of those offers were like this book. Keva says, "This project was different. Instantly I knew that I'd be doing so much more than illustrating a children's book; my art would help make several social statements. And in helping to bring STEM to life, I realized there was a possibility that my illustrations could inspire the next generation of artists and engineers to reach for the stars, to chase their dreams, and to use their unique talents to change the world."
'The Amazing World of STEM,' the children's book Keva illustrated, is scheduled for a September 28, 2020 release. According to the Towson University alum, 'The Amazing World of STEM' highlights several critical societal issues routinely overlooked in books featuring children of color. Keva should know because, in addition to being an artist, she's also a teacher.
'The Amazing World of STEM' touches on topics such as family engagement, STEM Education, Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity, Green Communities, empathy, and more. And now that the first book is complete and subsequent editions to the series are in the works, the Maryland Institute College of Art graduate student knows she was the right person to help give the burgeoning child engineer, Stuart Tyson Elmo Morgan, his family, diverse village, and the amazing world where he lives life.
"I've always helped young readers and students discover the power of creativity and imaginative thinking via art. Now, having worked on this project," Keva says, "I have little doubt that my work will always promote diversity and the best of humanity, art for which all students can enjoy and be inspired."
About 'The Amazing World of STEM'
The Amazing World of STEM is the perfect book for any child who is intellectually ambitious, globally, and culturally curious, and compassionate. Co-authors, son and father, Naeem K. Turner-Bandele and Nathaniel A. Turner craft a picture book illustrated by Keva M. Richardson that exemplifies and promotes the need for diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math and the societal benefits of combining STEM with the best of humanity.
For more information, contact the publisher, Two Crabs and a Lion, at 2crabs1lion@gmail.com. You can purchase 'The Amazing World of STEM' wherever books are sold including, Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble.
