Ive been worrying a lot about how kids like my cousins are coping with all the uncertainty. She is author of flying fingers, a book on learning. This book is available at adora s website, adriannas poems are musical in their tone. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. When adora svitak was 12, she gave a ted talk on what grownups can. Adora svitak books list of books by author adora svitak. Master the tools of learning through the joy of writing by. Adora is a writer, speaker, and advocate for causes including feminism, youth empowerment, and literacy. Filled with adoras own short stories, the instructional. Master the tools of learning through the joy of writing, and green my parents. Hoping to instill her love of learning in other children, she taught her first class at a local elementary school the year her first book, flying fingers, debuted. Adora svitak started writing when she was only four. Adora svitak simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Why you should listen a voracious reader from age three, adora svitaks first serious foray into writing at age five was limited only by her handwriting and spelling. My first book, flying fingers, is a compilation of short stories that i wrote between the ages of six and seven. At the age of just eight years adora svitak has written over 450,000 words, published her first book and reached hundreds of thousands of children and parents with her campaign to inspire other children to use reading and writing to learn about and influence the world around them. By the time i was seven id written hundreds of short stories, but i felt they didnt have a genuine audience. Flying fingers goodreads meet your next favorite book. When she was seven her first book, flying fingers, was published around the world.
Adoras book of short stories, tips, and poetry was extraordinary. Literary prodigy shares passion for reading and writing voice of. Adora lily svitak born october 15, 1997 is an american child prodigy. Kids big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups willingness to learn from children. She also served as a spokesperson for verizon reads campaign for literacy and edited a. Hoping to instill her love of writing in others, she taught her first class at a local elementary school the year her first book, flying fingers, debuted. A collection of lively stories by prodigy author adora svitak, flying fingers includes key vocabulary, creative writing exercises. Master the tools of learning through the joy of writing proves to be an exception. Svitaks first fulllength novel, yang in disguise, which she began working on in 2006, was published on march 14, 2011 isbn 9781460979976. Speeches by young people to empower and inspire is available now. Child prodigy adora svitak says the world needs childish thinking. Eightyearold author adora svitak is on a campaign to help children discover how. Filled with adoras own short stories, the instructional book shows parents and educators how to introduce children to the joys of. At the age of just eight years adora svitak has written over 450,000 words, published her first book and reached hundreds of thousands of children and parents with her campaign to inspire other children to use reading and writing to learn.
Flying fingers by svitak adora 1905517122 the fast for. Flying fingers by svitak, adora a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. My parents were incredibly supportive of me, and as a result, i was able to publish my first book, flying fingers, before my eighth birthday. Be the first to ask a question about flying fingers. She published her first book flying fingers at seven, and authored more than 400 short stories. Filled with adoras own short stories, the instructional book shows parents and. Flying fingers was published in four languages for international audiences. Since the age of 4, adora svitak has been exploring what she can do with the written word. She published her first book in 2005, flying fingers. She also served as a spokesperson for verizon reads campaign for literacy and edited a novella, the pickpocket princess.
Writing prodigy adora svitak coauthors her first book, flying fingers, with her mother. A prolific short story writer and blogger since age seven, adora svitak now 12 speaks around the united states to adults. The children are our future present university book store. Her second book, dancing fingers, was published in april 2008. Adora svitak born october 15, 1997 in springfield, oregon1 is an american writer, public speaker, former child prodigy,2 and activist. A prolific short story writer and blogger since age seven, adora svitak now 12 speaks around the united states to adults and children as an advocate for literacy. She had a very good usage of words in all her stories, and i cant wait to read her next and. My writing launched a speaking and teaching career, speaking to students and later. Goodreads meet your next favorite book flying fingers. Flying fingers paperback january 1, 2006 by adora svitak author. See all books authored by adora svitak, including flying fingers. A voracious reader from age three, adora svitaks first serious foray into writing at age five was limited. Join the youth movement to seed the green economy, and more on. Adora svitak i have three young cousins living in kirkland, wash.