Books
My Children’s Books
In addition to often using children’s books when working with youth to help begin and guide conversations about various social-emotional concepts and skills and to support their social-emotional development and well-being, I’ve also written my own!
Visit Connect With MEdia’s website to learn more, access book companion resources, and find out where you can purchase books!
My Peaceful Place
My Peaceful Place, illustrated by Paige Rule and published by Orange Hat Publishing, introduces mindfulness to children in a relatable and engaging way. Through guided imagery, young readers learn to imagine their own special peaceful place to help them navigate big emotions.
Designed as both a story and a resource, the book supports caregivers, educators, mental health providers, and other child-serving professionals in starting and guiding important conversations about emotions and healthy coping skills from an early age.
1st Place in Health Category – 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
Mi lugar de paz
Mi lugar de paz, a Spanish edition of My Peaceful Place, is also available!
This Spanish edition, published by Orange Hat Publishing, was made possible through collaboration with Amanda Stewart (bilingual educator and children’s book author), who translated the book, and Dr. Marisol Escobedo Carvajal (bilingual clinical psychologist), who provided consultation throughout the process. The project was further enriched by student voice, with peaceful place artwork created by students in the school district where Amanda teaches, alongside the children’s artwork featured in the original edition.
COMING SOON:
My Feelings Are a Masterpiece
Be on the lookout for My Feelings Are a Masterpiece (written by Natalie Nordlund and illustrated by Monique Machut), a children’s picture book focusing on the power of art in expressing emotions.
This book, along with an art journal expansion resource, will be published by Orange Hat Publishing.
Stay tuned!
