{Guest post from Author Joan Ramirez } Jamie is the story of a young girl’s struggles as an Autistic learner. Through support from parents, teachers, and a school counselor, she is able to learn and make friends. This book was inspired by the desire to share exercises that could help Autistic learners while also creating a story...
{Guest post from Matt Bell} In my family, we have Black, White, and Brown skinned members. I am light-skinned with an Irish background and a hint of my grandfather’s Jewish heritage from Poland. We live 3 hours from the beach and often load up the cars and head down there for a fun day trip. Along the...
{ Guest post from Pack-n-Go Girls} Greetings! The Pack-n-Go Girls Team hopes that this post finds you and your loved ones healthy. No matter where you are, the school year is going to be full of challenges. It doesn’t matter if you’re a student, teacher, librarian, or parent, school is being redefined, which creates its own level...
{guest post from Tonya Duncan Ellis } October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Though many children aren’t physically in schools this fall, it’s still a great time to increase awareness of this important issue, which can also happen during virtual learning. Bullying, defined as repeated, unwanted aggressive behavior toward someone vulnerable, can leave lasting, negative effects...
{Guest post from the Barefoot Books Team} There's no replacement for kids getting together in person. But anything that gets kids actively thinking about their friends can help them feel less lonely. For the families whose kids are socially isolating, this has been one long summer . . . and it looks like the autumn could be more of...