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Grab your tissues for this emotional America's Got Talent tryout that brings together two women, one son, and the heart of a hero. A beautiful organ donation story that is the epitome of the gift of life. https://youtu.be/QWJ1f4KzjUA

Calling all elementary educators, I am offering a FREE read aloud video and FREE coordinating PDF worksheets on my teacherspayteachers.com website. Please stop by and get your FREE downloads to share with your students. Archie Finds His Voice fits under several educational categories, such as: Social Emotional Learning, Character Learning and Classroom Community.

Check her out for great classroom ideas, teacher resources, insight and fun! https://www.tiktok.com/@mrshendersoninfirst/video/7119857236381273386?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

All the boxes are checked. The book is published. Now, marketing and advertising and publicity, OH MY! After much odd weighing and nail biting, reading a post stating that "a bad Kirkus book review is like a rite of passage," I took the plunge. After all, Kirkus book review has been a 'go-to' respected reviewer … Continue reading Kirkus book review anticipation

I was recently so fortunate to have 'Archie Finds His Voice' reviewed and discussed on the Twin Forks Optometry & Vision Therapy weekly podcast! LISTEN NOW Even if your vision is 20/20 people can still have a visual system that isn't working effectively or efficiently. Vision therapy, often described as "physical therapy for the eyes" … Continue reading A podcast review!

Hey it’s Pam … again And I’m going to ask a favor … again I am so thankful for all of the amazing and positive feedback that ‘Archie Finds His Voice’ has gotten. It is honestly extremely humbling.  So, here is the favor … I am working very hard to get Amazon book reviews. It’s … Continue reading please & thank you

I just had the pleasure of watching a wonderful piece on a remarkable young man, Jory Fleming, on the Sunday Today Show. Jory lives with several disabilities, or should I say "different abilities," including autism. He completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of South Carolina , and went on to be a Rhodes … Continue reading A narrative to live by and the young man who does.

It is so exciting stage of development to watch these lovable characters come to life!

Posts and images have temporarily slowed down while my illustrator, Rasel Rana, knocks out a fever and illness that has temporarily rendered him out of commission. Please join myself, Archie and his friends in wishing Rasel a speedy recovery so that he can get back to feeling like himself and the artwork that he is … Continue reading Feel Better Rasel!