Motivational Moments

What happens when a well-known prankster, Carmane Brown, gets pranked in the most surprising way? Will Carmane learn the do’s and don’ts of a classy clown? As you read this story, consider the lessons each character learns about bullying and the effects it has on others.  Available Digitally for Read Alouds and Workshops) (Grades 2nd & Up)

Joyce Shepherd is a young girl who sat quiet for way too long in the back of the classroom. There is so much bottled inside that needs to come out...How can the silence be broken? What can Joyce do? What can YOU do to help her? Available in Print and Digitally for Read Alouds and Workshops)  (Grades 2nd & Up) 

What happens when all the stories you heard of your family are all that you know and all that people compare you to? For John John and his cousin this was all they heard and all they knew. As his cousin waited, she wondered if someone would report a new story. What did they say about you? Although they said it, what do YOU believe? The only voice his cousin heard was the one she told herself, and that is what she believed. Available Digitally for Read Alouds and Workshops) (Grades 3rd & Up)

Homelessness is an issue in Artista's community filled with high priced homes and too many expectations. What can be done while she waits to see who steps up or if she will continue to paint new pictures? (Available Digitally for Read Alouds and Workshops in early 2026) (Grades 2nd & Up)