Humanist Children’s Books: Selling Reality In A World Of Fairy Tales

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Saturday, May 19 | 9:30am-10:00am

J.R. will discuss how he grew up questioning his Orthodox Jewish upbringing, ultimately shedding beliefs he once took for granted. More interestingly, what followed was a vast emptiness and curiosity that J.R. is still filling with all the science and philosophy books and podcasts he can. After becoming a father, JR was inspired to found the Annabelle & Aiden children’s book series, dedicated to inspiring a new generation of scientists, thinkers, and all-around adventurers. The first book, on evolution, was condemned by Christian World News, and went on to become a #1 Bestseller on Amazon. Since it launched just 2 years ago, the 3-book series has raised $35,000 on Kickstarter and has sold over 6,500 copies. An upcoming forth book is entitled What Happens When We Die? With a foreword by Michael Shermer, Becker hopes this new book will grow the book series to inspire more children worldwide.

Learn more at www.AnnabelleAndAiden.com

JR Becker

J.R. holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law. When he’s not practicing civil rights law, playing drums, or enjoying the great outdoors, Joseph enjoys all the science and philosophy books and podcasts he can, pondering the bigger questions and dreaming up ideas for future children stories.

After publishing his first (philosophical, dystopian) novel The Spider & the Ant, and later becoming a father, Joseph was inspired to found the Annabelle & Aiden children’s book series to foster curiosity and scientific awareness in the next generation. Joseph lives in New Jersey with his wife Leah, and two children, Annabelle & Aiden.