An Adventures of Miss Reese Story · Book 1
Psst, meet Ginger
That's how Jordan's first morning started. By the time the bell rang? A whole different story. Students are going to beg you to read this one 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
"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 MeEverything you need to teach this book with depth, not just read it out loud.
"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 out now, so you can have it in your hands well before the first morning of school. Paperback is $14.99, hardcover is $27.99.
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