NEVER GIVE UP.
NEVER GIVE UP.
NEVER GIVE UP.
NEVER GIVE UP.
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The Reflection in Me is a heartfelt celebration of self-love, self-acceptance, and recognizing the beauty within ourselves. Written by New York Times bestselling author Marc Colagiovanni and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, this uplifting story reminds readers that the kindness and encouragement we so easily offer others deserve to be turned inward, too.
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The Reflection in Me creates a beautiful starting point for conversations about identity, confidence, belonging, kindness, and positive self-talk. Educators can invite students to reflect on the qualities that make them unique, explore how they speak to themselves and others, and create meaningful writing, art, and community-building experiences inspired by the story.
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Bring the message of The Reflection in Me beyond the page with an author experience featuring Marc Colagiovanni. Through storytelling, conversation, and a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process, Marc helps students explore self-expression, confidence, creativity, and the power of seeing something wonderful in themselves.
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When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left is an inspiring story about perseverance, possibility, and discovering a new way forward when life doesn’t go according to plan. Written by New York Times bestselling author Marc Colagiovanni and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, the book encourages young readers to keep going, rethink obstacles, and remember that a change in direction can lead somewhere unexpected.
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When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left gives educators a playful and powerful way to explore resilience, flexible thinking, problem solving, perseverance, and growth mindset. Students can reflect on moments when something didn’t go as planned, consider different ways to respond to challenges, and use writing, discussion, art, or creative problem solving to imagine their own paths forward.
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Bring the ideas behind When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left to life through an author experience with Marc Colagiovanni. Marc invites students into the creative journey behind the book while exploring what it means to face setbacks, try something different, trust your ideas, and keep moving forward.

