With close to fifty picture books published, Barney Saltzberg has been traveling the world talking about creativity and where ideas come from. He lectured in China and Russia through a cultural exchange program through the United States State Department.
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\nBarney is passionate about working with children, parents, teachers, organizations on the art of making mistakes and finding play and creativity in our everyday lives.
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\nHis books have won numerous awards, including NAPPA Gold Awards, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Starred Reviews. Most recently Melinda Gates chose Beautiful Oops as one of the top three books every child should read.
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Melinda Gates Recommends Beautiful "Oops !
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Philanthropist and mother, Melinda Gates, has recommended Beautiful Oops! as one of the top three books children "must-reads" for all young children. As Gates told Literati, Saltzberg’s book empowers children to think differently when things don't go as planned"
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","linkList":["#textLink_jpshyoxo","#textLink_jpshzpcm"]},"dataItem-jpshzeg0":{"type":"ExternalLink","id":"dataItem-jpshzeg0","metaData":{"isPreset":false,"schemaVersion":"1.0","isHidden":false},"url":"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDvd6niIwmsf1Lce8V8jfXg?view_as=subscriber&app=desktop","target":"_blank"},"dataItem-jptyxpof":{"type":"StyledText","id":"dataItem-jptyxpof","metaData":{"isPreset":false,"schemaVersion":"1.0","isHidden":false},"text":"BARNEY SALTZBERG has been captivating audiences since 1980 as he has traveled all over the world speaking about creativity.
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Mr. Saltzberg presents a range of programs, both academically based and just plain fun, with a clear, uplifting message to children and adults about creativity and the importance of play.
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\n\nBarney Saltzberg is available for:
\n\nKeynotes
\n\tWorkshops
\n\tBusiness events
\n\tConferences
\n\tIn-person and virtual school visits.
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