Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? - Paperback

McLaurin, Patrice: - Patrice McLaurin has worked to empower and to enhance the lives of young people for well over 15 years. Her journey began as a volunteer at a local Girls Inc., where she taught a cultural heritage course, designed to promote self-esteem and self-determination. From there, she coordinated and facilitated numerous youth workshops. As a character education coordinator, she traveled to various school systems and implemented character education curriculum; while conjointly working with young women at a girl's detention center. She's also worked with youth at local alternative schools. Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? is Patrice's first children's book. Her goal is to demonstrate to children, how the genius of African-American minds is utilized on a daily basis. She also hopes to inspire children to recognize their own genius. Patrice McLaurin is a graduate of Alabama A&M University. She currently resides in Lawrenceville, GA with her husband and two children.