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Today I Left the House: Diary of a First-Time Mom

A memoir-in-verse for moms

Motherhood will be a cinch!

Organized idealist Sarah prepares to give birth for the first time just like she managed her teaching career—with optimism and color-coded charts. After all, how hard can it be? When breastfeeding doesn't work like a charm and medical issues keep cropping up, Sarah must reconcile her rosy expectations of motherhood with reality. As she navigates one crisis after another during her baby's first year, she gradually regains her confidence and grows to accept motherhood as it is instead of how she thinks it should be. Honest, raw, and witty, this memoir-in-verse is the perfect companion for a new mom.

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For Spanish-language Learners

Cristina travels to the Dominican Republic and is changed by the island, its people and the lessons they share with her.

Cristina travels to the Dominican Republic and is changed by the island, its people and the lessons they share with her.

Enter the world of five beloved Spanish-language folk songs in this collection of whimsical short stories.

Enter the world of five beloved Spanish-language folk songs in this collection of whimsical short stories.

When Duck’s fruit-collecting shenanigans go too far, he must decide what matters most—fruit or friends.

When Duck’s fruit-collecting shenanigans go too far, he must decide what matters most—fruit or friends.

Join Blanca’s search for Diego the chameleon on every page of this I-spy adventure.

Join Blanca’s search for Diego the chameleon on every page of this I-spy adventure.

Celebrate music, dance, and birthdays with five playful short stories inspired by Spanish songs and rhymes.

Celebrate music, dance, and birthdays with five playful short stories inspired by Spanish songs and rhymes.

Poetry and Short Fiction for Children

The short story “Hide-and-Seek” appeared in the December 2023 issue of Highlights High Five magazine.

The short story “Santiago’s Favorite Animal” was printed in the October 2023 issue of Highlights High Five magazine.

The poem “Lia’s Day” appeared in the February 2023 issue of Highlights High Five magazine.

The short story “Shopping for Snacks” appeared in the February 2022 issue of Highlights High Five magazine.

Classroom Resources

A selection of Spanish teaching resources including short-story-based reading comprehension quizzes is available on Teachers Pay Teachers.

An English kindergarten sight word reader is also available.