This was his second time going into the system and he didn't get out til he was 18. :/

I write to shine a light into the darkness. We cannot save every child, but we can keep their precious hearts full of hope.

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My books aren't for “the one troubled kid.” They serve half of every classroom. At the very least, I hope my books will make them feel seen, heard, valued, and maybe even more likely to come forward and ask for help.

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Over 60% of US kids have experienced at least one ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience), such as household mental illness, addiction, or incarceration. 1 in 4 kids have experienced multiple ACEs.

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Now I write picture books of healing affirmations for survivors of childhood trauma.

At least 5-8 kids in every classroom are actively dealing with trauma, abuse, or serious family dysfunction. That doesn't include kids recovering from such situations, which number many more.

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thank you!