Mike the Pug…For President?
A Few Children’s Books
I love books, especially children’s book. Even as an adult I always gravitate towards the children’s section of Barnes & Noble. Books, much like my family’s childhood road trips, were my window on the world. What an amazing package. Low cost to entry but contained within these little treasure chests are stories that not only spark the imagination but can teach history, science and significant lessons, potentially forging the direction of a child’s future.
As an educator and someone who has spent the vast majority of my communications career in education, I know many of the challenges facing America’s children. And conversely I see the world of possibility that education can unlock. Sprinkle that with life challenges that no one should ever have to encounter and I have stories to tell. In-fact the subject of my Master’s Thesis was an ambitious project based on the story of a curly-headed young girl interested in STEM.
But in the beginning…there was Mike the Pug.
I love books, especially children’s book. Even as an adult I always gravitate towards the children’s section of Barnes & Noble. Books, much like my family’s childhood road trips, were my window on the world. What an amazing package. Low cost to entry but contained within these little treasure chests are stories that not only spark the imagination but can teach history, science and significant lessons, potentially forging the direction of a child’s future.
As an educator and someone who has spent the vast majority of my communications career in education, I know many of the challenges facing America’s children. And conversely I see the world of possibility that education can unlock. Sprinkle that with life challenges that no one should ever have to encounter and I have stories to tell. In-fact the subject of my Master’s Thesis was an ambitious project based on the story of a curly-headed young girl interested in STEM.
But in the beginning…there was Mike the Pug.
My First Book.
I’m Still Working On It.
Almost 15 years ago this Fall I began my first children’s book, Mike the Pug…for President? Having grown up in the historic Mid-Atlantic region, I love American revolutionary war era history leading up to the formation of our constitution and government. In today’s digital age, it’s not so easy to get little ones to share in my interest of innate (yet stunningly beautiful) brick colonial homes and those who spent the night there, lol. But I’ve always felt that my love for dogs could provide a vehicle of discovery for young people. My hope is that such a book would undoubtedly be read to children by their parents, re-inspiring them too to brush up on our country origins.
Unfortunately my day job got in the way of this project and well, everything did. But, it’s time to revisit Mike. Maybe he’ll run for President or maybe he’ll just be the fearless time traveler who reconnects us with our past. I hope you’ll stay tuned in to find out:)
For Your Eyes Only.
Well Maybe Not;)
I have three very special books I’m in the process of writing but just not ready to disclose yet. Stay tuned…