Randi Zuckerberg, the elder sister of famed Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, has written a children’s book that’s set to be released on November 5th. It’s about a tech-savvy little girl named Dot who learns that there’s more to life than tablets and smartphones.
“Dot loves technology. A LOT,” wrote Zuckerberg in her blog. “She’s obsessed with her devices (sound familiar?), but with a little push, she’s reminded that life’s a little bit richer when you look up from the screen.” In a promo video, Dot learns that “tapping” can also be a kind of dancing and that you can “swipe” with a paintbrush to create lovely pictures.
Zuckerberg, who also authored “Dot Complicated: Untangling Our Wired Lives“, was inspired to write Dot after talking to parents around the world. “I found that although technology is making our lives easier and helping keep us connected, many parents are worried about how to raise their children in this new digital era.”
Here’s a quick animated video she produced for the book:
Dot is available for pre-order. According to Kinokuniya Malaysia, you can place an order with them but it will take two to three months for the book to arrive on Malaysian shores. Book Depository in the UK is taking pre-orders for Dot too. Their goods are delivered within seven to 10 working days and shipping to Malaysia is free.
For more information, go to Dot Complicated.
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Image credit: Randi Zuckerberg
