Free Spirit Publishing

01/21/2025

Now available! Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin, Author and Consultant.

Learn how to create environments where neurodivergent students feel safe, valued, and understood.

Pick up your copy today!
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01/14/2025

James Finds the Beat by Ty Chapman is "fun, informative, and with a well-presented message in support of overcoming the limitations imposed by anxiety, low self-esteems, and shyness."

Get your copy now: https://hubs.ly/Q030ww6S0

01/07/2025

Catch this Publishers Weekly interview with Deborah Farmer Kris, Parenthood365 on how she grew into her roles as a parent educator and writer, and where she goes when she's in need of parenting advice. Read now:

Deborah Farmer Kris spoke with us about how she grew into her roles as a parent educator and writer, and where she goes when she’s in need of parenting advice of her own.

01/02/2025

I See You Care is part of the I See You board book series by Deborah Farmer Kris, Parenthood365!

"A delightful, charming, and highly recommended pick." - Children's Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review

Grab a copy: https://hubs.ly/Q030wbQF0

01/01/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Free Spirit! As we welcome 2025, we’re grateful for the educators, caregivers, and advocates who nurture young minds and hearts. Here’s to a year of growth, well-being, and meaningful learning for all. 🌟📚

12/25/2024

🌟🎁 Warm holiday wishes from Free Spirit Publishing! 💖 We’re so grateful for the educators, caregivers, and advocates who make the world brighter for children and teens. Here’s to a season filled with joy and connection! 🎄

12/17/2024

Teachers' mental health is a critical element of retention. Principals can help teachers success in their roles. Read this article to learn eight ways that administrators can support faculty and staff.

Learn 8 ways principals can provide teacher support and improve teachers’ mental health so they are happier and more effective.

12/10/2024

Create an inclusive community in your classroom with these 4 standards-based creative activities for all kids. Read now:

Create an inclusive community in your classroom with these four standards-based creative activities for all kids.

12/05/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice is a 2024 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite!

12/03/2024

We're thrilled to share that Paula's Patches is an International Latino Book Award Honorable Mention!

12/02/2024

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Black Voices in Children's Literature writing contest, cosponsored with Strive Publishing & Bookstore!

🏆1st: Rock the Beats by Morgan Lau
🏆2nd: Sundays Are the Best Days by Sibylla Nash
🏆3rd: Elijah's Summer with Grandpa by Densey Davis-Lumsden

Congrats to our winners! And a big thank you to everyone who entered. Learn more about this year's winners and read an excerpt of their stories: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZLrsv0

11/26/2024

Jealousy can be a challenging emotion for young children. Kirkus Reviews calls Sometimes When I'm Jealous, "A good book for kids and parents who are navigating conversations around difficult emotions."

Get your copy: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZkNF50

11/22/2024

Help FSP fight hunger! Download this leader's guide to help children think, discuss, and apply learning while reading any or all of the books from the Food Justice Books for Kids series. https://hubs.ly/Q02YwZvZ0

11/21/2024

Embrace these comforting reads on Children's Grief Awareness Day.

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11/20/2024

Tidy up and thrive! The benefits of chores include increased executive functioning and social-emotional skills. Read our latest post to learn how to involve children in chores.

The benefits of chores include increased executive functioning and social-emotional skills. Here’s how to involve children in chores.

11/19/2024

Get ready for Outdoor Time 🍂, the newest Toddler Tools book!

Outdoor time is fresh-air fun time, with a wealth of opportunities for movement, creative play, and discovery.

Buy now:
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Amazon: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ywkrq0

11/19/2024

📚🍎 Did you know that over 12 million children in the U.S. live in food-insecure households? By setting up a food pantry, schools can provide access to healthy meals that help students thrive both in and out of the classroom. 🥖🍏

💡 Wondering how to get started? Check out this step-by-step guide to help you set up a school pantry and make a difference in your community.

👉 Read it here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YqNGr0

11/15/2024

Share information and create opportunities for kids to LEAP—learn, empathize, act, and persist—against food insecurity and get a free hunger education toolkit.

Read now: https://hubs.ly/Q02XJJvG0