February 2025 Author of the Month

Yuval Noah Harari is a well-known Israeli author born on February 24, 1976. He has gained popularity for his interesting books and has received several awards for his work in history and for humans in general. Harari is mainly known for his deep explorations of human history and the future of our species. He has written several important books, but he is most famous for "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind," "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow,"  "21 Lessons for the 21st Century." and “Sapiens a Graphic History”

Sapiens: A Graphic History is an amazing book that I think every young kid interested in history should read. It takes the ideas from the original "Sapiens" book by Yuval Noah Harari and turns them into an engaging graphic novel format that we all love. It’s filled with cool illustrations that make learning about history fun and exciting! The book is split into three volumes, and it tells the story of humans from the very beginning, way back when we were just small groups of hunter-gatherers. It covers all sorts of interesting topics like how we developed many different languages, created societies, and eventually built the world we live in today. The drawings are extremely helpful because they illustrate difficult and complex ideas and make it easy to understand and remember. One of the best parts is that it doesn’t just focus on dates and events; it dives into the reasons why things happened. For example, it explains how humans learned to farm and how that changed our lives forever. This is important for young kids because it helps us see how history isn't just about the past, but shapes our future too. Reading this book can spark curiosity and make kids think about their place in the world. It encourages us to ask questions and learn more about where we come from. Plus, the graphic format makes it way more engaging than a regular textbook. It feels more like reading a comic than studying, which is awesome. Overall, "Sapiens: A Graphic History" is definitely a must-read for anyone who wants to learn about human history in a fun and interesting way. It’s a great way to inspire young minds and make history feel alive! 

Harari’s writing is engaging and fun. He has the ability to take complicated ideas and explain them in a way that everyone can understand. I chose Yuval Noah Harari as this month's author because he makes us think about big questions regarding humanity, our history, and our future. His insights can help shape our understanding of the world around us, which is important for everyone, especially young readers. For more about Yuval Noah Harari and his fascinating works, you can check out his official website: https://www.ynharari.com/