Lift Off: From the Classroom to the Stars

ISBN: 0399591370

Author: Livingston, Donovan

Condition: New

An inspirational rallying call about education, race, and the true nature of equality-the Harvard Graduate School of Education convocation speech praised as powerful by Hillary Rodham Clinton in Teen Vogue and inspired by Justin Timberlake.In emotionally charged spoken-word poetry, Livingston shares a message of hope and hard truths, declaring that education can become an equalizer only if we first acknowledge the inequality and racial divides holding back Americas future. Livingston is dedicated to helping young people reach their celestial potential, and in his galvanizing commencement address, now adapted for the first time to the page, he calls on us to raise our voices on behalf of all children, as their brighter futures can light up our own. Together, we can lift off!Praise for Donovan LivingstonDonovan Livingston gave a powerful speech at the Harvard Graduate School of Educations convocation. In a spoken-word poem, he shared his struggles in life and urged his fellow graduates to fight inequality and inspire students. . . . Donovans message hit home. . . . [He is] part of a rising generation thats . . . standing up to some of the biggest challenges in the world today.-Hillary Rodham Clinton, Teen VogueThese are the words, and Donovan Livingstons voice and spirit are the music, but in any form, this rare graduation speech tells us that learning is full of bias yet can lead us to the stars.-Gloria SteinemDonovan Livingstons Lift Off is our youths gift to us. In this joyous young mans voice is the promise of tomorrow.-James McBride