For many years I reflected on the impact my fifth grade teacher Mrs. Melendez had in me. Her belief in my potential fostered a newfound confidence that led to challenging myself, overcoming many obstacles, and to pursuing my dreams. Her role in my life exemplifies the transformative power educators have and it inspired me to share my story through my books. -Maria O'. Mercado |
My Books
As a fifth grader in a classroom full of talented students, I felt invisible. One day, Ms. Melendez, my fifth grade teacher, changed the way I saw myself forever with one question and a simple action.
"Love the book, not only because the writer is my ultimate Fave teacher, but because I can relate to the message. Mrs. Mercado changed my life, just like Mrs. Melendez changed the kiddos life."
-Carlos Rivera "This beautiful and relevant story, available in English and Spanish is just the story many of our students and teachers need to hear. A true retelling of how one teacher can make a difference and the power of our words. I will share this with students and as a tool for professional development. Thank you for sharing your story!"
-Virginia Lowe |
"Very beautiful book, the perfect book to read at loud to our students and kiddos. My kiddos loved it and their messages about self-esteem it’s very important to many today’s kids. We as teachers, future teachers and parents must teach our future leaders that they matter, we care about them and of course that they are not invisible." -Jose Miguel Osornio "The moral is everything and it’s very easy to understand for a child." -Chrystal |