Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.
The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.
A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen was “Unrestrained Creativity: How Sandlot Baseball Can Unleash Creativity for Kids In The Tech Age” by Dr. Shafer H. Zysman. It was displayed on April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
“Unrestrained Creativity” argues that unstructured play is the key to unlocking a child’s potential. The book uses baseball as a metaphor to explain how free play fosters creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, setting the stage for future success. It highlights the importance of play in a world dominated by digital distractions and explores the challenges faced by children in the post-Covid era and the age of social media. By providing practical advice, the book equips readers with the tools to make informed decisions that will benefit a child’s physical and mental well-being.
“Unrestrained Creativity: How Sandlot Baseball Can Unleash Creativity In The Tech Age” is a compelling book that sheds light on the declining significance of unstructured play and its impact on children’s emotional and social growth. Dr. Shafer H. Zysman’s personal experiences with sandlot baseball and his deep understanding of psychological theories come together to form a thought-provoking narrative. By advocating for the revival of unstructured play, Dr. Zysman reminds us of the critical role it plays in nurturing creativity, self-esteem, and the development of individual identities in children.
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