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Get ready to embark upon one of the most adventurous stories told from the viewpoint of a little boy by the name of Aiden. Whisked away in the mind of Aiden, the reader is confronted with some prevailing realities that are embedded within allegoric allusions, but reminiscent of the lives of real people, living real life, every day. The whimsical becomes the powerful voice of the voiceless, and through this genre of writing, gives that voice meaning and purpose. With the use of imaginative characterization and dialogue, the author invites the reader into a world many dare not explore. This short story is just one of many of Dr. Benders' archives of writings that probe at social problems with the purpose of stimulating dialogue to find meaningful solutions. As Founder & CEO of Getting Results, our educational division strives to find solutions that get real results for children. Dr. Benders and I developed a curriculum that extends the elements of the Big Giant Monster into a full analysis designed to build critical thinking skills for each student reader. As students engage in this book, they will uncover not only their love for reading and the adventures within this short story, but they will also discover their ability to critically think about the deeper issues the author portrays and how they influence race, family, and society. I believe this book will have an impact on students of all ages as teachers and parents use it as a springboard for exploring the issues that can no longer go unanswered. Jerome E. Taylor, Ed.D., Editor Founder & CEO of Getting Results Newtonville, New Jersey

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Dr. David S. Benders has over ten years of experience in higher education administration and research and over five years of instructional experience at the collegiate level. He continues to work within higher education and remains committed to student development and academic achievement. Dr. Benders received his BA from Richard Stockton College in New Jersey in Political Science with a minor in African American Studies. He then relocated to New Orleans to where he attended Xavier University in Louisiana graduating with a Masters of Arts in Education Administration. He completed his Doctoral studies at Walden University in Education Administration Learning Management. His dissertation topic entitled, Upward Bound: An Exploratory Study of Academic Achievement Challenges of Program Participants examined the impact of family income on student academic achievement levels and the additional barriers that hinder academic growth in low income students. Dr. Benders, research areas include but are not limited to African American Leadership; Educational Theory; Academic Achievement, Poverty, Income Studies, Student Resiliency, and the African American Male. He continues to offer valuable insight to the field through his work in these areas. He continues to enjoy working in higher education both as an Administration and faculty. Dr. Benders believes that being inside the classroom allows him to be a better educator and a stronger advocate for students. He and his wife, Tameel, and their three children, Aiden, Elijah, and Olivia currently reside in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

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