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I wanted to share an amazing resource with you by my friend, Teresa Janzen. It’s a delightfulchildren’s picture book called Little Mango in a Big World, but it is really so much more than that. It’s a way to talk to kids about tough topics like bullying, child homelessness, discrimination, and more.The story features a…

https://www.opspodcast.com/a-story-in-every-seat/ Dear friends, I am pleased to share a podcast with you. If you haven’t ever listened to this podcast hosted by Neil Matthews, I highly recommend it. Neil loves shoes and always asks his guests what shoe they like best. I shared my love of Birkenstocks with Neil because of their comfort when I…

Have you ever noticed that most trees naturally grow straight and tall, even if they are planted on a slope? Trees can be planted closely together by a farmer, and know that they will grow tall and straight unless something changes its course. Trees also grow stronger if surrounded by other trees, because they are…

Elephants are large. In fact, they are the largest land animal on earth. So, how can there be an elephant the size of this one in the schools that everyone sees but we don’t talk about? I’m talking about the mental health concerns teachers and administrators are seeing in our students. I am personally a…

Hi all- I want to share an awesome video with you that was shown last week at tithe Christian Product Expo. This shows my book as well as some other amazing authors! Enjoy! https://vimeo.com/679589713

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Stacy Leicht Heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates, candlelit dinners, and roses are some things that might come to mind if you think of Valentine’s Day with the special love of your life.  Construction paper hearts, a homemade card, or homemade cookies can signify love from a child to a parent. But, when someone ponders what…

The statement, “There’s a story in every seat,” is something I say often in my University Classes at UNC-Greensboro. My students have heard me say it so much, they roll their eyes as soon as they hear me start the phrase. However, I say it often, because I want it to sink in. As soon…

The phrase “Be Still” is in the bible seven times. What I’ve come to realize, is that when a phrase is repeated it is because of it’s great importance. This blog is something I am reminding myself. In fact, almost on a daily basis my mom or dad tells me that I am too busy….