The holidays are the perfect time to cozy up with meaningful stories. This curated Holiday Indie Children’s Book Reading List features heartfelt, creative titles by independent authors—ideal for gifting, sharing, and celebrating the season.
Engaging SEL lesson plans for The Only Me and Stella’s Brave Voice to teach identity, self-concept, and self-confidence—plus activities for Petunia the Perfectionist.
Download free SEL coloring and activity sheets inspired by The Only Me, Stella’s Brave Voice and Petunia the Perfectionist—all in one place to support kids’ confidence, communication and growth mindset.
Download a free goal-setting workbook for kids! This printable helps children set goals, build confidence, practice a growth mindset, and track progress all year long.
Boost your child’s self-esteem with these free confidence activities for kids. Download printable worksheets that build strengths, resilience, and a growth mindset.
Download a free printable Gratitude Journal for Families. This kid-friendly gratitude journal includes daily prompts, reflection pages, and creative space to help families build connection, mindfulness, and joy together.
Free printables designed to help kids learn from mistakes and adopt a growth mindset.
The Grief Comfort Kit is a simple printable activity designed to help kids identify the people, items, and coping strategies that bring them comfort when they’re feeling sad, lonely, or overwhelmed.
When someone we love is no longer with us, the sadness can feel big—especially for children who may not yet have the tools to express or understand their grief. These discussion guides and activities might help.
This classroom discussion & activity guide offers age-appropriate ways to talk about loss, using Saturdays with Gramps as a springboard.
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This book is PERFECT for perfectionists (children and grown-ups!) and belongs in classrooms, libraries, and every child’s bookshelf.
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Stella’s Brave Voice follows the twins from The Only Me and has earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick and Reader’s Favorite.
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The Only Me was named one of the top 100 indie children’s books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews and earned a 5-star Book Review Award from Litpick.
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