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21st Century Kids: Dream Big

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library,
Young person dreaming big
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”—Eleanor Roosevelt

Having dreams, wishes, and goals are human aspirations. After all, striving to improve one's lot in life is encouraged. Our dreams and hopes bolster our emotions when times are challenging; somewhere on the horizon is a better version of ourselves and our lives. Although formulating a dream is the first step to potential achievement, it is persistence, determination, and willingness to learn and experience failure that moves you closer to the finish line. Moreover, setting your heart on a specific outcome can be tricky, as some objectives are not a good fit once realized. Finally, others can have dreams and wishes on your behalf. The Los Angeles Public library offers many books that explore the complexities and rewards of dreaming big.

"Tag Your Dreams" by Iris Deppe, excerpted from Tag Your Dreams.

Play tag
with your dreams.
Chase them
till you’re breathless.
Dreams
have strong legs,
but so do you.
Keep running,
with your arm out,
fingers reaching.
Don’t let them get away.


Dream Big


Book cover for Tag Your Dreams
Tag Your Dreams
Jules, Jacqueline

Book cover for Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Thompson, Laurie Ann

Book cover for Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963
Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963
Robinson, Sharon

Book cover for Brown Girl Dreaming
Brown Girl Dreaming
Woodson, Jacqueline

Book cover for Dolphin Dreams
Dolphin Dreams
Hapka, Cathy

Book cover for Wishing Day
Wishing Day
Myracle, Lauren

Book cover for That is My Dream!
That is My Dream!
Hughes, Langston

Book cover for Over the Moon
Over the Moon
Lloyd, Natalie

Book cover for We Dream of Space
We Dream of Space
Kelly, Erin Entrada

Book cover for Dream Within a Dream
Dream Within a Dream
MacLachlan, Patricia


 

 

 

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