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We want to celebrate Ashley Mangione on her picture books, Lizzy in a Tizzy, The Voice in My Head, The Boat, and Eddie's New Skills. She will read and discuss the books during an in-store event at 10:30 am, Saturday, February 28, 2026. Books are available through the store. We look forward to seeing you at this free event.
Synopsis:
The Voice in My Head: This story is about facing challenges of many kinds that occur throughout our life and how important it is to counterattack the negative voice that tends to pop in our head when we encounter struggles. The chant throughout the story is repetitive stating that we should tell ourselves positive thoughts and be kind to ourselves especially when we meet obstacles so that we can become overcomers no matter how old we are. The chant has musicality and could be a jingle or a rap.
The Boat...a genuine story of friendship...
The Boat is a metaphorical story written for all ages about what it means to be and have a genuine friend. Our personal boat is a metaphorical reference to ourselves and is used to illustrate and describe who we allow to ride along on our life’s journey. The story also examines our role when we are in someone else’s boat and how we can and should share the gift of authentic and loving friendship with others. The Boat can be used as a vehicle to start conversations about the importance of true and authentic friendships. It can also be given as a gift of gratitude and appreciation for those riding in our “boat” or presented as a gift to encourage those who need to be reminded that they are not alone on their journey, because we are in their “boat” with them.
Suggestions for what makes a good and true friend are included at the end of the book.
Lizzy In a Tizzy: Lizzy is a young girl who struggles in school due to focus and attention deficiencies which negatively impacts her confidence and feelings toward school. A new teacher comes into her life who encourages Lizzy’s talents and helps her understand that we all have differences and are unique. The book concludes with Lizzy grasping the value of herself and others while she explains that we all have a role to play in encouraging and accepting our differences.
Suggestions for how to help a child with focus concerns are listed in the back of the book.
Eddie’s New Skills...a guide to strengthening executive functioning skills...Eddie is a student who desires to do well in school and function with less stress in his life but is often misunderstood by those around him because he lacks the executive functioning skills needed to be more productive. This story takes you on a journey as each executive functioning skill is introduced into Eddie’s life to help him feel calmer and more successful. The executive functioning skills are listed throughout the book as well as helpful tips to implement them into a student’s (or adult’s) life to make the days easier and more peaceful. Many people are unfamiliar with the term “executive functioning skill” and are unaware of the necessity of possessing them. Strong executive functioning skills are crucial for all ages to bring greater achievement and peace in our lives. This story seeks to teach the importance of each skill and how the skills can benefit us all.
Author Bio:
Ashley Mangione is a professional educator, published author, and Master Certified Professional Life Coach with a master’s degree in counseling. With more than 30 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping students, professionals, and families thrive.
As the founder of Dynamic Learning Connection, an award-winning company, Ashley specializes in ADHD support and executive functioning skill development. She provides personalized coaching and professional development that empowers individuals to build stronger relationships, succeed academically and professionally, and pursue their personal goals with confidence.
Her passion for connection, growth, and practical strategies inspires her work, equipping children and adults alike with the tools they need for lasting success.
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