Classrooms
We've Visited.
Notice. Care. Give.
Brookfield Academy, Troy, MI, February 2026
24 students, Preschool and lower elementary
After the read-aloud, kids lined up for a book signing and started asking questions I wasn't expecting. Why noticing matters, and how they could actually learn to do it.
Marvelous Child, Troy, MI, March 2026
16 students, Preschool
The book sparked a conversation about what giving really means. Kids wanted to know. That's always the moment I'm looking for.
What I Bring
PreK through Grade 2
A live read-aloud of I Can Give followed by a conversation about what noticing looks like in everyday moments. Free, 20 minutes, a teacher or staff member present at all times.
Grades 3 through 5
I share how Bag of Joy started and we discover what each student notices and cares about. Every student has something. This visit helps them find it. Free, 30 minutes, a teacher or staff member present at all times.Request a Visit
Read-Aloud at Schools and Classrooms
Author-Led, In-Person Read-Aloud
I share I Can Give with schools, daycares, and early elementary classrooms through author-led, in-person read-alongs focused on shared reading and thoughtful discussion. During each visit, I read the book aloud and invite children to talk about noticing others and choosing kind actions in small, everyday ways.
Read-Aloud are calm, interactive, and age-appropriate, and typically last 20–30 minutes, making them easy to fit into classroom or daycare schedules. I use simple discussion prompts to help children connect the story to their own experiences.
Read-Aloud are offered at no cost. After each visit, I leave a copy of the book and a few optional discussion prompts so the conversation can continue.
Request a Read-Aloud
I’ll follow up to coordinate a free, in-person visit.
Read-Aloud are offered at no cost. A teacher or staff member is present at all times.