EP #73: Encourage kids to Find Their Inner Strength with NY Times Best Selling Author Susan Verde

Sunni and Lisa are joined by Susan Verde who talks about her
latest book,  I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience (I Am
Books).


Susan grew up in the heart of Greenwich Village in NYC. As a kid
she kept a piece of chalk in her pocket (for spontaneous
hopscotch) and her skate key around her neck, ready for the next
adventure. She found inspiration everywhere and loved to write
all about it! 


Now, Susan lives by the sea in East Hampton, New York with her 3
children, their dog, Gizmo and a menagerie of other creatures.
Here, she writes books for children of all ages and teaches kids
yoga and mindfulness. She is a yogi herself and is still working
on her headstand. 


Her best-selling, award-winning stories range from explorations
of music, art and museum visits to the concepts of serendipitous
friendships, environmental issues, empathy and humanity with an
emphasis on yoga and mindfulness.   Susan’s stories
celebrate the unique voices and experiences of kids and inspire
adults to let their own inner child out…maybe for a spontaneous
game of hopscotch every now and then. Susan’s books have been
translated into multiple languages. 


Susan loves to bring her knowledge of writing, yoga, and
mindfulness to schools, libraries and yoga studios. She is also
available to keynote events and offers workshops for educators,
parents and aspiring writers.


Susan is a frequent contributor to MindBodyGreen, YogaDigest, and
other online magazines and has appeared on multiple podcasts
(livehappy and KidLitTv) speaking about writing, parenting,
mindfulness, and yoga.   

Book Description:

Encourage kids to find their inner strength with this
companion to the New York Times bestsellers
I Am Human and I Am Love!

I move ahead one breath at a time.
I act with bravery.
I am courage.
 
When we picture someone brave, we might think they’re fearless;
but real courage comes from feeling scared and facing what
challenges us anyway. When our minds tell us “I can’t,” we can
look inside ourselves and find the strength to say, “Yes, I
CAN!”

From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series
comes a triumphant celebration of everyday courage: believing in
ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and
getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Grounded in
mindfulness and awareness, I Am Courage is an empowering reminder
that we can conquer anything.
Inside, you'll also find exercises to inspire confidence.