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How do lifelong friends transform into a children's book about diversity?
How does an author turn lifelong friendships into a children’s book series about diversity and inclusion?
Author, professor, and researcher Dr. Kimberly A. Matthews shares how her first children’s book was inspired by her real-life friends, reimagined as kindergarten classmates on their first day of school.
What began as one story grew into a series celebrating cultural representation, diverse backgrounds, and the powerful common bond of friendship.
This meaningful kindergarten story highlights the importance of inclusive children’s books, social-emotional learning, and helping kids…
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