Grit: The Legacy Behind My Books Every time I walk into a classroom full of younger kids, I see resilience perched on the edge of childhood, delicate as wings. Then I watch the news or scroll my phone and see suicide statistics. It leaves me wondering, “what went wrong?” It takes grit to get throughContinue reading “Grit: The Legacy Behind My Books / Valentía: El Legado Detrás De Mis Libros”
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Why I Write Brave Little Books For Brave Little Kids / Por Qué Escribo Libros Pequeños y Valientes Para Niños Pequeños y Valientes
Dear Brave Little Reader, We live in fast-moving, sometimes confusing, often scary world, but I have worked with you as a teacher for over 20 years and I can tell you that you are strong enough, bold enough, and smart enough to navigate whatever challenges you might face. I firmly believe that kids are capableContinue reading “Why I Write Brave Little Books For Brave Little Kids / Por Qué Escribo Libros Pequeños y Valientes Para Niños Pequeños y Valientes”