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"My Dad's a Birdman is a 2007 children's illustrated novel by David Almond. It is about a girl, Lizzie, who finds herself looking after her dad, Jackie, after the death of her mother, and his dreams of competing in "The Great Human Bird Competition". Reception A Booktrust review of My Dad's a Birdman wrote "This charmingly illustrated, funny, fast-paced, seemingly simple story, is also beautifully tender and profound." and Kirkus Reviews wrote "The characters sport silly names like Doreen Doody and Mr. Poop, and Dunbar’s colored illustrations, which appear on nearly every spread, evoke Quentin Blake. Readers will definitely come away with mixed feelings—not necessarily a bad thing, to be sure." Booklist concluded its review with "As always, however, Almond writes beautifully, and though particular moments may give pause, this novel is a tribute to the human spirit." and the School Library Journal wrote "A distinguished author's use of birds and human flight as metaphors for love's transcendence over grief and death takes a new form in this comic piece of magical realism." and concluded "A fine read-aloud." the Horn Book wrote " Almond flies where make-believe and madness converge, where imagination tends toward delusion, offering a stylized treatment of grief that expresses sorrow obliquely. The energy and color of his language -- "the blithering boops. The nits, the ninnies, the nincompoopy noodleheads!" -- and the surrealism of his imagery give this strange little tale a haunting brilliance." My Dad's a Birdman has also been reviewed by Reading Time, Library Media Connection magazine, and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Theatre adaptation In 2010/2011 a play based on the book was performed at the Young Vic theatre featuring original music by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. Two of the songs are featured as demo versions on the Pet Shop Boys album Yes: Further Listening 2008-2010. References 2007 children's books British children's novels 2007 British novels British magic realism novels "
"Ana Ines King in El Pintor Ana Ines Barragan King (born 1957 in Bucaramanga, The Republic of Colombia) South America is the founder of the Latin Ballet of Virginia. She is a professional dancer and choreographer. King was a 2016 honoree of Virginia Women in History. Education Ana Ines Barragan King attended the Instituto Departmental de Bellas Artes of Colombia, where she earned a BFA in dance and choreography. After moving to Richmond, she studied dance at Virginia Commonwealth University, later joining the faculty in VCU School of the Arts. Dance career and formation of dance company Ana Ines King in El Beso de la Abeja In Colombia, King founded and was Artistic Director of the Santander Ballet from 1985 to 1995. She was a faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University department of Dance and Choreography and at the Center for the Arts of Henrico County for seven years. She coordinates and directs the Latin Ballet in collaboration with Dominion Arts Center educational programs. In addition to directing the Latin Ballet professional company, she is full-time choreographer/producer for the Latin Ballet of Virginia programs and productions. Honors and awards In 2015 King received an Outstanding Woman of the Year Award presented by the YWCA. In 2016, she was honored as a Virginia Woman in History by the Library of Virginia. In 2017 King was named "Person of the Year" by the Richmond Times-Dispatch for her work as founder of the Latin Ballet of Virginia. Also in 2017, she was recognized by Style Weekly Women in the Arts for her contributions. Teaching King was formerly a member of the faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts. She teaches and choreographs award-winning dance pieces, including the annual Legend of the Poinsettia, which in 2016 featured among its dancers Frances Wessells. Included in the classes taught by Ana King are master classes in dance taught by invitation at Virginia arts councils, cultural organizations, and colleges. The Latin Ballet Company of Virginia's educational programs taught by King include subjects such as "Spanish through Dance" about Hispanic language/culture, "Dance as Therapy" for special-needs children, "ELL (ESL) through Dance" with a goal of assimilating international children/families, and "EveryBody Reads!" which is a literacy program. CultureWorks of Richmond teamed with the Richmond Better Housing Coalition to identify three culturally underserved communities that could benefit from an arts and culture experience. One of the results was a Fiesta Del Sol event featuring King's Latin Ballet of Virginia at Winchester Green in North Chesterfield County in Virginia. References 1957 births Living people People from Bucaramanga Colombian emigrants to the United States American female dancers American choreographers Women choreographers Dancers from Virginia Musicians from Richmond, Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University alumni Virginia Commonwealth University faculty Flamenco dancers "
"Sawsan Chebli (born July 26, 1978 in West Berlin, Berlin,Profile of Sawsan Chebli at the Süddeutsche Zeitung (German), 13 December 2017. Accessed 22 May 2019. Germany) is a German politician of Palestinian descent. Early life and education Chebli was born to Palestinian asylum seekers in Germany and grew up with her parents and twelve siblings in Berlin's Moabit district. After completing her Abitur at Lessing-Gymnasium in Wedding, Berlin in 1999, she studied political science at the Otto Suhr Institute (OSI) of the Free University of Berlin. Political career Sawsan Chebli and Ambassador Richard Grenell in 2018 Chebli joined the Social Democratic Party in 2001. During her time at university, she worked as student research assistant to Gert Weisskirchen. From 2004, she served as chief of staff to Johannes Jung. Between 2010 and 2014, Chebli was the first spokesperson for intercultural affairs of the Berlin Senator of the Interior and Sport, Ehrhart Körting, in the state government of the Governing Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit. From January 2014, she served as deputy spokesperson of the Federal Foreign Office under Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Since December 2016, Chebli has been serving as State Secretary for Federal Affairs in the state government of the Governing Mayor of Berlin Michael Müller. As one of Berlin's representatives in the Bundesrat, she is a member Permanent Advisory Council, which is composed of the sixteen envoys of the federal states. In August 2020, Chebli announced that she would run for a parliamentary seat in the 2021 national elections.Lorenz Maroldt (August 15, 2020), Chebli kandidiert gegen Müller: Nimmt eine Frau sich Macht, legen Männer das als parteischädigend aus Der Tagesspiegel.Sabine Menkens (August 16, 2020), Sawsan Chebli: „Ich denke, dass ich für dieses dynamische Berlin stehe“ Die Welt. Political positions In an interview with German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in 2016, Chebli addressed the role of Sharia, saying, "it primarily deals with the personal relationship between God and humans. It addresses things like prayer, fasting and alms. That presents no problems for me as a democrat; it is absolutely compatible [with democracy], just as it is for Christians, Jews and anyone else." The statement caused controversy after her appointment to a governing position in Berlin. Chebli has also denounced anti-Islam right wing German populists, telling Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "My father is a pious Muslim, hardly speaks German, can neither read nor write, but he is more integrated than many functionaries of the AfD who question our constitution." Other activities * German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), Member of the Presidium (since 2019) * German- Arab Friendship Association (DAFG), Co-Founder and Member of the Advisory BoardAbout Us German-Arab Friendship Association (DAFG). Publications * Ich träume davon, dass wir Muslime ein anderes Bild des Islams zeigen ("I dream that we Muslims show a different image of Islam") Die Zeit, 29. March 2012 * Muslimischsein – Deutschsein – Frausein ("Muslimness - Germanness - womanhood") spd-fem.net, Nov. 26, 2012 * Multi-Kulti oder Parallelgesellschaft? "Multi-culti" or "parallel society"? The debate on Muslim integration Diplomatic Magazine 5, 2013 References 1978 births German people of Palestinian descent German political scientists Living people Women political scientists Social Democratic Party of Germany politicians "