Salmon Croquettes - Champion, Glodean
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In 1965, The Circle, in Watts, Los Angeles, was a close-knit Black community, filled with its own particular joys and troubles. Set against the backdrop of racism and everyday police brutality, this vibrant neighborhood comes alive in Salmon Croquettes, as 12-year-old Zayla Lucille McKinney grapples with the confusion of feeling like a boy trapped in a girl's body. Is she what the other girls call her, a "bulldagger"? And what does that even mean? In the midst of her transformation from tomboy to young woman, the community she loves explodes in a racial uprising. The Watts Riots teach Zayla…mehr

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In 1965, The Circle, in Watts, Los Angeles, was a close-knit Black community, filled with its own particular joys and troubles. Set against the backdrop of racism and everyday police brutality, this vibrant neighborhood comes alive in Salmon Croquettes, as 12-year-old Zayla Lucille McKinney grapples with the confusion of feeling like a boy trapped in a girl's body. Is she what the other girls call her, a "bulldagger"? And what does that even mean? In the midst of her transformation from tomboy to young woman, the community she loves explodes in a racial uprising. The Watts Riots teach Zayla the fragility of life and the importance of friendship. As the embers die down and the smoke clears, Zayla also learns something.
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Glodean Champion is a dynamic keynote speaker, team-building and leadership expert, and women's empowerment coach who uses the power of storytelling to drive transformation in both personal and professional lives. As a chief storyteller, she realigns teams by fostering clarity, cohesion, and communication, drawing on her rich background in education, project management, and her expertise as a Six Sigma Black Belt specializing in process improvement and change management. A cancer survivor herself, Glodean recently authored a book "It's ALL About You/It Ain't About YOU!" for cancer patients and their support networks, providing insight and compassion from her journey. She is also the author of the award winning novel, Salmon Croquettes.She leads innovative programs like StorySync, including workshops that use LEGO Serious Play for team-building and a six-month coaching program designed to silence the "I'm not enough" voice and empower women to overcome imposter syndrome. Known for her engaging and relatable style, Glodean brings a wealth of experience and warmth to every interaction. She has a soft spot for breakfast-for-dinner, enjoys the comfort of a weighted blanket, and shares her home with Tashi Dahla, her 7-year-old Tibetan Terrier.