Books with author T. A. Hernandez

What does the story of mental illness look like? Where does it start? Their are volumes of books published by and for the medical community on this topic but what about the families that live with it everyday? We may wish someone "good health" and a long life on special occasions such as weddings or a graduation ceremony, but what do we define as good health. Is it just being free of physical injury or anyone of the many diseases that can come upon a person without warning. What about a mental illness? What does that look like? Where does it come from? There are no "get well soon" cards for people and families plagued by mental illness. There is confusion, stigma,judgement and misinformation. In the book, "Music in his Heart" we get a first hand account, as told by his mother, of a young man's journey to recognize and cope with the onset of a mental disorder. We see the impact that this has on the family and how society deals with someone with mental disorders. "Music in his Heart" is an attempt to reach out to the many families and individuals living with mental disorders to say that "you are not alone". The author is just one person, one Mother, one advocate for a loved one with mental disorders but she knows there a many traveling down the same path. "Music in his Heart" is an encouragement to those that feel they are walking this path alone. You are NOT alone!

What Will I Be? is an inspiring, heartfelt, affectionate, creatively written picture book that takes the reader into the thoughts of young girls dreaming of what they could be! The thoughts are poetic, encouraging, challenging, practical, and intended to challenge the reader’s vocabulary. The book is intended to help give the reader a small insight on what it may take or just encourage them to dream what they could achieve and be?The author encourages the reader to read the poems with fun, excitement, expression, and adventure. This book provides an excellent opportunity for parents to stimulate dialog and their child on the many endless possibilities their future holds for them.

Give young people a chance, and they will give a good account for themselves. Those are the words of Father Edward J. Flanagan who opened his Home for Boys on December 12, 1917, in Omaha, Nebraska. It later became known as Boys Town, and grew to be far more than a simple home for orphans. Father Flanagan transformed America's child care system, doing away with the reform schools, orphanages and workhouses, and replacing them with communities of homes where troubled kids could grow up as part of a loving family. A century after Boys Town's founding, this first-of-its-kind book for children channels the defining principles of Father Flanagan, encouraging children to reflect on their blessings and challenging them to find their purpose as they lead lives of compassion. Beautifully illustrated, the text echoes the words of Father Flanagan, presented in his quotes under each historically informed image. The title "Dearest Children" pays homage to the beloved priest, borrowing the very way he addressed the children in his care. Collaborating with the Boys Town Hall of history and experts in the Boys Town Model of Care, author and illustrator Eli Hernandez has captured Father Flanagan's true character and made his most valuable wisdom accessible to the youngest of readers. Following the text, parents will find interactive activities and discussion topics to share with children.

A little white chicken egg is lost from its Mother. In order for it to hatch, it must be kept warm. So it is placed underneath a Mother Goose with her other baby eggs. After a few days, a little baby chicken rooster is born.But there is something strange and unusual with this baby chick. Read on to hear about his adventures in “Grandma’s Story of Georgie the Rooster Goose.”

What Will I Be? is an inspiring, heartfelt, affectionate, creatively written picture book that takes the reader into the thoughts of young girls dreaming of what they could be! The thoughts are poetic, encouraging, challenging, practical, and intended to challenge the readers vocabulary. The book is intended to help give the reader a small insight on what it may take or just encourage them to dream what they could achieve.The author encourages the reader to read the poems with fun, excitement, expression, and adventure. This book provides an excellent opportunity for parents to stimulate dialogue with their child about the many endless possibilities their future holds for them.

Ryan Ghouls is just your typical thirteen year old grave ghoul, he loves studying, comic books and just hanging out with his friends, but one night after being snowed in, Ryan is told the story of the Cold Hearts. However, no one in town ever talks about the Cold Hearts and now with bizarre things happening, Ryan is determined to uncover the secret of the Cold Hearts.

What does the story of mental illness look like? Where does it start? There are volumes of books published by and for the medical community on this topic but what about the families that live with it everyday? We may wish someone "good health" and a long life on special occasions such as weddings or a graduation ceremony, but what do we define as good health. Is it just being free of physical injury or anyone of the many diseases that can come upon a person without warning. What about a mental illness? What does that look like? Where does it come from? There are no "get well soon" cards for people and families plagued by mental illness. There is confusion, stigma,judgement and misinformation. In the book, "Music in his Heart" we get a first hand account, as told by his mother, of a young man's journey to recognize and cope with the onset of a mental disorder. We see the impact that this has on the family and how society deals with someone with mental disorders. "Music in his Heart" is an attempt to reach out to the many families and individuals living with mental disorders to say that "you are not alone". The author is just one person, one Mother, one advocate for a loved one with mental disorders but she knows there a many traveling down the same path. "Music in his Heart" is an encouragement to those that feel they are walking this path alone. You are NOT alone!