{"product_id":"what-does-it-mean-to-be-american-9781492683803","title":"What Does It Mean to Be American?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn engaging picture book for children that celebrates what it means to be American!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis patriotic picture book is perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Election Day, or any day you want to share with your child what it means to be an American. After all, Fourth of July isn't the only time to celebrate what makes America special!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile politics seem to divide our country into the two opposing teams of red and blue, one truth remains: we are all Americans. But what does that mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Moonbeam Award Winner!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword Reviews INDIES Finalist!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis continuation of the popular, award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...? series provides a nonpartisan point of view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are--and where they come from, regardless of their political views.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Titles in the What Does It Mean to Be...? Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Does It Mean to Be Present?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Does It Mean to Be Global?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Does It Mean to Be Kind?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYoran, Elad:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Elad Yoran is a 20+ year cybersecurity veteran, business executive and Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). He has founded and led many successful companies for which he was honored as \"Entrepreneur of the Year\" by Ernst \u0026amp; Young. Elad serves as director at several government and industry boards including the Army Cyber Institute, the Cloud Security Alliance, and previously, the FBI IT Advisory Council. Elad is the author of many articles and is a frequent speaker and lecturer. He has appeared on BBC, Bloomberg, CNN, Fox Business, Fox News and others. Previously, Elad served as a US Army officer and is veteran of Operation Restore Hope in Mogadishu, Somalia. He is a graduate of the Wharton School and West Point. Elad lives in New York with his wife and four children. Follow Elad on Twitter @EladYoran.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiOrio, Rana:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Rana DiOrio is an intrepid force for empowerment and positive change. Her purpose is to help people maximize their potential, and she continues to expound and expand upon that mission across her diverse and highly successful career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a corporate and securities attorney, tech-sector investment banker, investor, and advisory board member, Rana has catalyzed the financial, operational, and cultural growth of organizations for almost three decades. As an award-winning author and children's media entrepreneur, she has sparked meaningful conversations between children and their caring adults and is focused on fostering kindness in the next generation by helping creatives who make this possible realize the full potential of their work through her company, Creative Mint, Inc. She lives in San Francisco, CA with her three children. Follow Rana on Twitter @ranadiorio and on Instagram @ranedear.","brand":"Little Pickle Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646791454994,"sku":"9781492683803","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_26785bb9-d3fa-4ae0-9176-dcfcfe424248.jpg?v=1733185858","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/what-does-it-mean-to-be-american-9781492683803","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}