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In our book, The Missing Valentine, the main character, Nia, finds herself in a tricky situation. It’s Valentine’s Day, the "Great Exchange" has begun, and she realizes she doesn't have a card for her best friend, Rina.

But instead of panicking, Nia realizes something important. A store-bought card with a superhero on it is nice, but it doesn't tell the real story of their friendship. So, she grabs a blank notebook and becomes an Author. She writes a book that captures their best memories,...

Valentine’s Day in school is often a sensory overload of pink streamers, sugar rushes, and mountains of store-bought cards. But amidst the chaos of the "Great Exchange," it is easy for children, and adults to lose sight of what the day is actually about: connection.

In my latest children’s book, we meet Nia. While the hallways of Sunnyside Elementary are buzzing with excitement, Nia looks past the decorations to find something deeper. Through her journey with her best friend Rina, young...