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Unveiling the Magic: The Creative Secrets Behind the Book’s Beautiful Illustrations
Whenever I envision the illustrations in my books, I imagine who or what I can incorporate into them to honor the person or the experience. In my first book, Hold Your Head Up and Walk with Grace, there are many secrets behind the illustrations that I had my illustrator, Jillian Dubois, draw because I wanted…
Discover the Magic: Zoe Ranucci’s Vibrant Illustrations in “You Have a Story to Tell”
Finding my illustrator- Zoe Ranucci When I finally had my manuscript ready for You Have a Story to Tell, I had a clear vision for the book and how I wanted the illustrations to be. I also knew what type of illustrator I wanted. I wanted to find someone who could capture a more realistic…
You Have a Story to Tell- How this Children’s Book Came to Life
You Have a Story to Tell– Where did it all start? I grew up a quiet and introverted little girl in a family of eight children. Sneaking away to a snug spot under a bed to read my book comforted me. Listening to my dad read and watching him write lifted me. I struggled to…
One Word 2025
In 2024, my one word was Patience. I knew I needed to grow in all aspects of my life and not expect too much. I knew growth would not happen rapidly, and I had to accept that it would take time. So, I chose to focus on being patient. Patience- the capacity to accept…
Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 10 – Make a Lasting Impact
The way you treat others can make a lasting impact on their lives. My final days in Portugal were spent with the other exchange students for a few days of closure before returning to our respective countries. This meant I had to say goodbye to my Portuguese family and friends a few days earlier than…
5 Activities to use with Hold Your Head Up and Walk with Grace
Many people have asked me how to use my book as more than just a read-aloud. This blog offers 5 activities you can use in your class after reading Hold Your Head Up and Walk With Grace. At the beginning of school, I read my children’s book for many different reasons. It addresses the fear…
Make Lemonade out of Lemons- Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 9
As one grows older, more wisdom comes. Experiences, heartache, challenges, and difficulties teach us many life lessons that not only help us grow but can also help someone else. Divorce, as hard as it was then, changed me and made me who I am today. With the years behind me, I can look back on…
Transforming your Classroom into a Community
Building a classroom community is crucial at the start of the school year. It helps to establish cohesiveness and partnership in the group. It builds the family within the classroom. It makes the students feel like they are part of something bigger than just being a child in the school. It begins to create an…
Building Strong Relationships with Students
“If we want meaningful change, we have to make a connection to the heart before we can make a connection to the mind. “- George Couros Building relationships leads to trust, which empowers students and staff alike. Relationships are the key to unlocking a child’s full potential. Sometimes, I hear, “We do not have time…
The Small Moments of Teaching
Teaching can take a lot out of you. You give your all to your students for nine months. The days are long and don’t begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. You probably carry it all around when you go home, go to sleep, wake up in the mornings, and on the weekends.…
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I am a writer and educator. I am passionate about inspiring and encouraging my readers by bringing hope when you may otherwise, feel lost. I take time to focus on gratitude, kindness, prayer and finding joy and hope even in the most difficult of moments.
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