An Adventures of Miss Reese Story · Book 1
Every child deserves a place to belong
Jordan walks into a classroom that feels too loud, too bright, too much. By the time the bell rings, he knows he belongs. A read-aloud about belonging that students will beg you to read twice.
"Good morning, friend. I'm glad you're here. This room is yours. And it is mine."
— A Place for MeJordan is the new student. Everything feels too loud, too bright, too much. Then Miss Reese opens the door, and the whole day turns around. A Place for Me is the read-aloud that turns "the new student" into "one of us," rhyme by rhyme, page by page.
Slot it straight into your read-aloud rotation. Belonging shouldn't be extra credit.
Read it together before the first day of school and watch nerves turn into "I can't wait to go."
Jordan is loud feelings, quiet fears, and one big deep breath. Children will see themselves immediately.
Miss Reese
Jordan & Ginger
"A fluffy guinea pig with eyes like stars. Ginger sniffed and stayed right there, as if to say, 'I understand. I care.'"
— A Place for Me
An inclusive read-aloud companion, an SEL bulletin board display, affirmation posters, and editable back-to-school decor, all built around one book.
Perfect for PreK to 5th, the first week of school, morning meeting, SEL and belonging units, MTSS reading blocks, and culturally responsive read-alouds.
Pair them with A Place for Me and you have a full discussion ready before Monday.
Every review moves it further in front of teachers who have never met Miss Reese. It takes two minutes.
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"You do not need a diagnosis to deserve a place. You do not need to be fixed to belong. You just need a Miss Reese. And a Ginger doesn't hurt either."
So, who is your Jordan?
Look around your room. You already know. I'm Patrice, a longtime literacy teacher, curriculum specialist, and founder of Patty Pepper Education Resources. This book is my thank-you letter to every teacher who notices first.
XO, Patrice
Hardcover and paperback are both shipping, so A Place for Me can be in your classroom or home this week. Paperback is $14.99, hardcover is $27.99.
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