Books with author Shondra M. Quarles

Calvin's teacher always said, "No, Calvin!" Will Calvin ever make a safe choice?

Black Lives Matter: Picture Book for Kids is a book that will help to empower children to know that they matter regardless of how they look, or where they come from. The author's ultimate goal is to help people recognize that there is unity in diversity

Ms. Confetti refuses to get out of bed on the first day of school. She wishes her summer vacation wouldn't have to end. She would rather lounge on the beach or play basketball. What could Ms. Confetti be so worried about? This quirky story reminds kids that everyone has fears about the first day of school, including teachers.

Ms. Confetti refuses to get out of bed on the first day of school. She wishes her summer vacation wouldn't have to end. She would rather lounge on the beach or play basketball. What could Ms. Confetti be so worried about? This quirky story reminds kids that everyone has fears about the first day of school, even teachers.

This short story is based on a true event that happened in my kindergarten classroom. I submitted it to Chicken Soup for the Soul, and then later decided to publish it myself. It is a reminder that none of us is born with prejudices about others.

Black Lives Matter: A Picture Book for Kids is a poem that is meant to help empower our children to know that they matter regardless of how they look, or where they come from. Our goal as adults is to teach children to be empathetic, understanding, respectful, and loving of themselves and others.