Children’s Book Series to Prevent Geographic Illiteracy

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Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 25, 2011 -- “Americans are among the most geographically illiterate people in the Westernized world,” says David J. Keeling, head of WKU’s Department of Geography and Geology. About 11 percent of young citizens of the U.S. couldn't even locate the U.S. on a map. The Pacific Ocean's location was a mystery to 29 percent; Japan, to 58 percent; France, to 65 percent; and the United Kingdom, to 69 percent, reveals a National Geographic survey.

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Children’s Book Series to Prevent Geographic Illiteracy

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“Our need for a higher level of global literacy, for a broader and deeper understanding of the world around us, is critical and compelling. How can we possibly understand the impacts of globalization on our society if we have no basic knowledge of the world in which we live? Across the globe, the “ignorant American” routinely is derided, and the level of contempt for U.S. policy and, at times, American culture has risen dramatically since the 1980s,” comments Keeling. We could blame the schools but instead, as parents we can take the matter in our own hands and make sure that our children find geography an exciting topic. But how?

“Geography can be such a fun topic when presented from the right angle,” says Alinka Rutkowska, author of the “Maya & Filippo” travel book series. Maya and Filippo are fictional characters who travel around the world on a cruise ship, visit different ports of call, learn about different customs and traditions and always draw positive conclusions out of each of their adventures. “Maya and Filippo come as a coloring book so while children color as they read they also get a real feel for where the different countries are located and could easily find them on the world map,” further comments Rutkowska.

Rutkowska’s mission is to increase the little ones’ cultural awareness, teach them to cherish unique backgrounds as well as maintain a positive attitude and conviction that the world is theirs if they only believe. The Maya and Filippo series is the perfect starting point for young readers to develop an excitement for geography and a desire to learn more and more. The illustrations to be colored will actively engage the little ones as they read. Go to www.mayafilippo.com and may the fun begin!

Already available are (on amazon and your local book store):

“Maya & Filippo Make Friends in Auckland”, in which the characters discover Auckland and meet different kinds of people depending on…read the book to find out!
“Maya & Filippo Play Chef at Sea”, in which the children spend a day at sea, but can you guess which sea it is? They learn how to bake a cake and how they can turn one orange into enough for two.

Coming soon are:
“Maya & Filippo Look for Happiness in Tauranga”
“Maya & Filippo See ‘Impossible’ Things in The Garden City”
“Maya & Filippo Visit The University of Dunedin”

More information can be found online at http://www.mayafilippo.com

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