I was lucky to read a prepublication version of this book. Anyone reading this comment should order it now. It is so good. Also make sure your library gets a copy!
Your book is a gift and a light forward for all of us searching for meaning and connection in a fractured world, especially for those hesitant to make any noise in the process.
Thank you for speaking up, writing down. It is delightful to meet you. During parent-teacher talks for my seventh-grade social studies class, the teacher noted that I did not raise my hand. My mother relayed my comment that I felt stupid to raise my hand for answers that I considered obvious. The teacher said that what was obvious to me was not obvious to others. What I enjoyed about that class was the textbook, with its complete verses of "The Counties of the Empire State" to the tune of "Yankee Doodle." I memorized that. To this day, I remember several verses.
I was lucky to read a prepublication version of this book. Anyone reading this comment should order it now. It is so good. Also make sure your library gets a copy!
And if anyone reading THIS comment needs an excellent proofreader, they should reach out to Chris Jones .^^^
Wonderful piece. Please post more stories about your life in England. We are all out here waiting.
I'm excited for this!
This is great, Emma, glad you are here & quietly making some noise.
Your book is a gift and a light forward for all of us searching for meaning and connection in a fractured world, especially for those hesitant to make any noise in the process.
Thank you for speaking up, writing down. It is delightful to meet you. During parent-teacher talks for my seventh-grade social studies class, the teacher noted that I did not raise my hand. My mother relayed my comment that I felt stupid to raise my hand for answers that I considered obvious. The teacher said that what was obvious to me was not obvious to others. What I enjoyed about that class was the textbook, with its complete verses of "The Counties of the Empire State" to the tune of "Yankee Doodle." I memorized that. To this day, I remember several verses.
Thanks for sharing, Carol! I'm a school librarian now, and I'm very much aware of the kids who are desperately hoping they won't get called on. :-)