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Sunset The Dinosaur
This is the story of a Dinosaur named Sunset. She’s friendly and kind, but when people see her, they immediately assume she’s mean and dangerous. This hurts Sunset deeply. But no matter how she is treated by others and no matter what challenges she or others may face, Sunset remains, helpful, caring, generous, and strong. Eventually, through Sunset’s actions, people see her for who she is really is-a gentle giant with a helpful spirit.
Sunset’s experience reminds us all of the old saying,
“You can’t judge a book by its cover.”
Name the Characters Contest
Only two characters in this book have names given to them.
Sunset who is the main character in this book. The only other character with the name in this book is Bree – Sunset’s neighbor whose cat got stuck in a tree.
None of the other characters (eg the young man, the old man, the cat in the tree, and what about the poor seagull who gets caught in a firecracker storm) have names.
About The Author Van White
Van White, whose belief that literature can be inspirational, enlightening and fun, was inspired by a variety of artist. From reading Dr. Seuss’ books as a child to listening to conscious lyricist like Naz and Common as as adult, White was, himself, inspired by what he read and heard.
As a father of three, Van White shared his enthusiasm of the arts (particularly music and children’s books) with his three children. In fact, from their earliest ages, Van read to them – and they even created a few of their own original stories together.
As an educator, over the years, Van also spent countless hours in classrooms reading books to public school children. Like with his own children, Van could see how books brought joy, hope, and inspiration to children.
Those observations, lead Van White to write and publish his first, award winning, children’s book – HEROES.
Van White, who also served his community as a civil rights lawyer has authored two books on civil rights – Frustration In America and Marching Forward By Looking Back.
In 2022, after serving nearly 3 decades as a civil rights attorney, White was sworn in as a trial judge, in Rochester New York.
In fact, Judge White uses the proceeds from the sales of his books to buy books to give away to the young children who come to court with their parents. By giving these books away, Judge White hopes to inject a little bit of hope and positivity into what might otherwise be a negative and difficult experience for young children.
Despite having significant responsibilities on the bench, Judge White still finds time to travel with his wife Bridgette, write, and serve as Director for the Center for the Study of Civil and Human Rights Laws in Rochester, New York. Proceed from the sales of this book will also be used to support the mission and goals of the Center.
More information on the Center is available by going to www.CFSCHRL.com.