Books with author Michele Fernandes

Although it’s a blessing, many questions can come with the process of adoption. It’s a big change for both the parents and the child. Chosen, by author Michele Fernandes, tells the story of Ginny, a little girl who learns the special story of her adoption and how she was chosen by her parents.Based on real events that took place in Fernandes’ family, this picture book for children communicates key messages about adopted kids, acceptance, and diversity. It shares how Ginny discovers her important place in the family and how much she is loved.

Brookstone School had a problem. It was infested with bullies who picked on the kids. The bullies were in the classrooms, on the playground, in the hall, on the buses, and in the coatrooms. They made fun of kids, gossiped, and pushed kids around. No one could stop the bullies. No one stood up to them. But one day, Brookstone School had had enough, and it decided to get tough on bullies. The school encouraged all of the kids to stand up for each other because there is power in numbers. Soon, the bullies learned the school was no longer their land. A rhyming picture book for children, The Horrible Beasts at Brookstone School, demonstrates how a simple, five-step plan can help children learn to deal with and stand up to bullies.

Brookstone School had a problem. It was infested with bullies who picked on the kids. The bullies were in the classrooms, on the playground, in the hall, on the buses, and in the coatrooms. They made fun of kids, gossiped, and pushed kids around. No one could stop the bullies. No one stood up to them. But one day, Brookstone School had had enough, and it decided to get tough on bullies. The school encouraged all of the kids to stand up for each other because there is power in numbers. Soon, the bullies learned the school was no longer their land. A rhyming picture book for children, The Horrible Beasts at Brookstone School, demonstrates how a simple, five-step plan can help children learn to deal with and stand up to bullies.

With so many qualified applicants, competition for college admissions is fiercer than ever. Now you can put yourself ahead of the pack by making your application flawless!When applying for college, good grades and high standardized test scores are not always enough to guarantee admission. What sets you apart, argues Michele Hernández, is the way you describe yourself in your application. But how do you present yourself with flair, and highlight all your talents, skills, and passions, in just a few pages?A former assistant director of admissions at Dartmouth College, Dr. Hernández takes you step-by-step through the entire application process, revealing the details that make or break an applicant. From the multitude of short and longer essays to the myriad of charts, lists, and personal data sections, she offers essential advice, useful anecdotes, and vivid examples. Included are:• A line-by-line look at the common application• The truth about the essays, with samples of those that made the grade • The best way to ask for teacher and guidance counselor recommendations• When to provide colleges with optional essays and peer evaluations• The ten common myths and misconceptions of the on-campus interview• The most meaningful academic subjects, work experience, and extracurricular activities to mention• Early action versus early decision—the trade offsWith this helpful, savvy book, prospective college students—and their parents and counselors—can now vastly improve their chances of getting into the college of their choice. “Want to scale the Ivy wall? Michele Hernández gives you the tools to do it. This brisk, no-nonsense book is built on inside dope, and Hernández’s experience allows her to challenge conventional admissions thinking.”—HARRY BAULD Author of On Writing the College Application Essay

Although it’s a blessing, many questions can come with the process of adoption. It’s a big change for both the parents and the child. Chosen, by author Michele Fernandes, tells the story of Ginny, a little girl who learns the special story of her adoption and how she was chosen by her parents.Based on real events that took place in Fernandes’ family, this picture book for children communicates key messages about adopted kids, acceptance, and diversity. It shares how Ginny discovers her important place in the family and how much she is loved.

With so many qualified applicants, competition for college admissions is fiercer than ever. Now you can put yourself ahead of the pack by making your application flawless!When applying for college, good grades and high standardized test scores are not always enough to guarantee admission. What sets you apart, argues Michele Hernández, is the way you describe yourself in your application. But how do you present yourself with flair, and highlight all your talents, skills, and passions, in just a few pages?A former assistant director of admissions at Dartmouth College, Dr. Hernández takes you step-by-step through the entire application process, revealing the details that make or break an applicant. From the multitude of short and longer essays to the myriad of charts, lists, and personal data sections, she offers essential advice, useful anecdotes, and vivid examples. Included are:• A line-by-line look at the common application• The truth about the essays, with samples of those that made the grade • The best way to ask for teacher and guidance counselor recommendations• When to provide colleges with optional essays and peer evaluations• The ten common myths and misconceptions of the on-campus interview• The most meaningful academic subjects, work experience, and extracurricular activities to mention• Early action versus early decision—the trade offsWith this helpful, savvy book, prospective college students—and their parents and counselors—can now vastly improve their chances of getting into the college of their choice. “Want to scale the Ivy wall? Michele Hernández gives you the tools to do it. This brisk, no-nonsense book is built on inside dope, and Hernández’s experience allows her to challenge conventional admissions thinking.”—HARRY BAULD Author of On Writing the College Application Essay

Brookstone School had a problem. It was infested with bullies who picked on the kids. The bullies were in the classrooms, on the playground, in the hall, on the buses, and in the coatrooms. They made fun of kids, gossiped, and pushed kids around. No one could stop the bullies. No one stood up to them.But one day, Brookstone School had had enough, and it decided to get tough on bullies. The school encouraged all of the kids to stand up for each other because there is power in numbers. Soon, the bullies learned the school was no longer their land.A rhyming picture book for children, The Horrible Beasts at Brookstone School, demonstrates how a simple, five-step plan can help children learn to deal with and stand up to bullies.

With so many qualified applicants, competition for college admissions is fiercer than ever. Now you can put yourself ahead of the pack by making your application flawless!When applying for college, good grades and high standardized test scores are not always enough to guarantee admission. What sets you apart, argues Michele Hernández, is the way you describe yourself in your application. But how do you present yourself with flair, and highlight all your talents, skills, and passions, in just a few pages?A former assistant director of admissions at Dartmouth College, Dr. Hernández takes you step-by-step through the entire application process, revealing the details that make or break an applicant. From the multitude of short and longer essays to the myriad of charts, lists, and personal data sections, she offers essential advice, useful anecdotes, and vivid examples. Included are:• A line-by-line look at the common application• The truth about the essays, with samples of those that made the grade • The best way to ask for teacher and guidance counselor recommendations• When to provide colleges with optional essays and peer evaluations• The ten common myths and misconceptions of the on-campus interview• The most meaningful academic subjects, work experience, and extracurricular activities to mention• Early action versus early decision—the trade offsWith this helpful, savvy book, prospective college students—and their parents and counselors—can now vastly improve their chances of getting into the college of their choice. “Want to scale the Ivy wall? Michele Hernández gives you the tools to do it. This brisk, no-nonsense book is built on inside dope, and Hernández’s experience allows her to challenge conventional admissions thinking.”—HARRY BAULD Author of On Writing the College Application Essay