About Carla The Conqueror: Building Adoptee Confidence and Identity (L.I.F.E.* Adventures series Book 3):
A Childrenβs Book About Overcoming the Anxiety to Read Aloud
Carla loves to read, but not out loud! When her teacher Mrs. Brooks asks for volunteers to read to the class, Carla raises her hand too quickly, but then is panicked. She has never read out loud in class before. Practicing with sister Sarah at home, Carlaβs mistakes make her even more nervous. When itβs finally time to read to the class, Carla finds herself unable to do it. She thinks she knows the perfect solution, but will it work? Find out in this heartwarming and uplifting story about courage and discover how Carla finds the strength to conquer her fear.
If you enjoy stories about taking action to solve problems, you’ll love this inspiring story of a young girl’s journey to self-confidence in reading aloud.
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Author Bio:
Anna Maria DiDio, MSW is an Adoption L.I.F.E. Coach and adoptive parent, writer, speaker, and women’s advocate. Her first book, “Love at the Border,” is a rare behind the scenes look at the international adoption of an older child. Anna Maria has focused specifically on the adopted sibling relationship and what it means to be part of a blended family. She is the mother of two young wonderful women and loves hanging out with them together or separately depending on any number of mitigating factors! For over twenty years, Anna Maria has devoted her time and talents to many non-profit organizations focusing on women, girls, and families. The world is a different place from when they first crossed the border making her story all the more urgent and relevant now. An avid reader of adoption books, Anna Maria knew that her journey was extraordinary and wanted to help adoptive families move forward together. In her coaching practice, she offers supportive services pre-adoption and also post-adoption parenting transition assistance. She is intent on opening up the conversation around adoption and raising global children with the hope that our world moves toward acceptance, diversity, and kindness. Anna Maria lives with her husband Richard in Philadelphia. For more see: www.amdidio.com and Medium@AnnaMariaDiDio