Shannon Anderson es una autora de libros infantiles y maestra de tercer grado. Su escritura está elaborada para lectores jóvenes, a menudo inspirada en sus experiencias en el aula. La pasión de Anderson tanto por la enseñanza como por la narración brilla en su atractivo estilo literario.
Making friends can be tough, but this rhyming picture book will help navigate difficulties of shyness and social anxiety. Shelli is determined to try to make friends with kids at school. Readers will relate as Shelli takes brave steps toward breaking out of her shell.
I'd never been late for anything. I just knew this would be a bad day. When Penelope oversleeps, her daily routine gets thrown for a loop. From wearing mismatched socks to receiving her first-ever B, will Penelope Perfect survive this imperfect day?
"Coasting at school gets Casey into trouble until he finds a way to use his talents and passions to turn underachievement upside down. Includes tips and information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults foster dialogue with any child wrestling with underachievement"--
Focusing on the interplay between immigration and American identity, this book critically examines the dominant narratives surrounding assimilation throughout the 20th century. It challenges the idealized notion of the U.S. as a nation of immigrants by highlighting the contradictions present in contemporary immigration discourse, including the rise of anti-immigrant sentiments. Through an analysis of elite writings, it offers insights into the historical frameworks of national identity, such as Anglo-Protestantism, the melting pot concept, and multiculturalism.