Written by Ginger Smith
“Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.”
—Les Brown
Book Description:
Niles is an energetic, smart, lovable, and inquisitive little boy. He loves counting, jumping, and eating Blueberry Blast ice cream! One day, while on a walk with Mama to his favorite ice cream truck, he makes an interesting and surprising discovery. This discovery ends up opening a whole new world that Niles had not considered before. This encounter helps plant the seed for some new and exciting adventures in young Niles’s life and future!
About the Author
Niles’s Surprise Discoveries is author Ginger Smith’s first children’s book, and it is truly a labor of love. She found inspiration for the story twenty years ago after an experience with her eldest son, who is now an adult. The main character, Niles, embodies “black boy joy” in that he is happy, curious, energetic, caring, and smart. The character of Mr. Williams was created to celebrate the countless number of unofficial mentors within all communities. His exchange with Niles is an example of how mentors help to guide, inspire, and encourage children and youth to pursue and conquer their biggest dreams by sharing their own personal stories of resilience.
A graduate of Temple University with a BA in Radio, Television, and Film, Smith is a firm believer in life-long learning. She possesses over seventeen years of experience in the social service field and takes great pride in organizing community engagement events as well as in volunteering. She resides in Philadelphia and is an active mother in the lives of her children.
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Testimonials
Nile's Surprise Discoveries is a beautiful, heartwarming book that will inspire wonder, curiosity and encourage the dreamer in every child. This book is a great addition to any library with a focus on young children as well as a great classroom read for teachers and their students. This story is one that children will enjoy reading again and again, and not get tired of it! An instant classic in children’s literary work.
Rahnda Rize
Interdisciplinary Performance Based Artist and Writer
Xavier and I both loved this story!! Xavier really identified with the kindness exhibited by Niles while I appreciated the mentorship of Mr. Williams. Xavier was also very excited by the Blueberry Blast ice cream We are sending Love, light and prayers for continued success!!
Shevela N. Carter
Teacher and son Xavier, 7
The art of storytelling isn’t for the faint of heart. Storytellers are often full of aching beautiful moments. Ginger Smith’s literally offering “Nile’s Surprise Discoveries” explore the broadening scope black boy joy. Not only does he find a creature he can’t identify, he declares his trajectory in the last paragraph of this amazing tale that he will be a veterinarian. How can you not love a young person declaring their trajectory at such an young age? She didn’t create Niles by happenstance, but she wanted to write a narrative for black and brown kids to remind them how super awesome they are and can be whatever they want.
Christopher D. Weaver
Senior Publicist /Founder Oracle Media Relations, LLC
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