The UN has launched a massive Early-Warning for All Initiative, with 30 countries already targeted for support in 2023. at present, only about half the world has an early-warning system in place to give advance notice to populations (the poorest of course), and it is the single most cost-effective line of defence to buffer from disasters and save lives. 90% of disasters are related to weather, and 75% are water-related, with growing amounts of floods, droughts, and heatwaves on every corner of this Earth. we need to limit the global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius by dramatically speeding up the shift towards renewables. #MyGlobetrotterBook #moncarnetdeglobetrotteur #mybodytrotterbook #activitybooks #kidsbook #kidstravelbook #familyvacation #familytravel #geographyclass #historyclass #schoolbooks #learningĪs I have been rewatching the 6th UN Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters that I supported with my Japanese colleagues last month at the United Nations in New York, here are some of the salient points that strike out at me:

This is what I am trying to achieve, one My Globetrotter Book at a time. and they are a little better equipped for that great big fascinating (and yes, complicated!) world out there that awaits them. From coloring pages and word searches to mazes and puzzles, this activity book is packed with hours of entertainment and learning.Īnd so, when that child steps out through their front door, one of my books in hand, they know more about the world. They will learn about different countries, their traditions, famous landmarks, and much more. Page-by-page, I hope to make my young readers see that this world has so much diversity and beauty to offer them.įilled with engaging activities, colorful illustrations, and fascinating facts, My Globetrotter Book takes children and tweens on a journey around the world. With my books, I seek to give them a better grip onto their world. With my activity books, I want to spark their sense of wonder and give them some joy. Knowing more about it, and more about that myriad of cultures that surround them, will help make them more open, more tolerant, more curious, and less scared.

This is the impact I seek to make with My Globetrotter Book.Įvery time a child walks out through the door of their home, they are stepping into a vast, complex, diverse world.

Tokyo by Marisha Wojciechowska