Thank you Adams County Medical Society Alliance for sponsoring 'Henry and His Manners' books for the classrooms at Washington Elementary School in Quincy IL! #mannersmatter #sponsorsmatter
The first official Manners doll has arrived! And I can't stop staring at his cuteness! The potential for this little guy is huge if the world welcomes him. So, as a start I will just say this: I know what happens to people when they don't love and respect themselves. I know what happens to the people around them. The message of manners is to love and respect yourself, so you can love and respect your neighbor! Kids want to learn and it starts with what you teach them! #mannersmatter Oh, and if you see me today, this will explain the crazy smile that won't leave my face! To purchase a Manners doll, visit our Shop page!
I had the privilege to visit Payson Seymour Elementary in Payson IL today for an Author Visit. CLICK HERE for a sneak peak at what I LOVE to do! Visit our Author Visits page to learn more about scheduling a visit at your school!
I am in and out of schools all of the time. Each time I enter a school the first person I meet is the security guard. I have to admit that I didn't give this much thought until now. I quickly noticed the security guard at Berrian School going above and beyond this week. He was friendly, kind, and so interested in what I was doing that he googled me and bought my book. I watched him help students with schoolwork as they waited for their parents to pick them up. I even saw him cutting out some laminated materials for the school. But most importantly he manned the door with a smile and greeting for all! He took his job very seriously and I could tell he cared about each and every person that wa
