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The Connection Library
Imagine a child telling their parent a story--not just for fun, but as a way to say, "This is how I feel." Storytelling is more than entertainment, it's therapeutic tool that helps children understand, express, and manage their emotions. The strategy of storytelling offers proactive solutions that normalize mental health dialogue through culturally mindful stories.
The Connection Library tells stories through relatable narratives and emotionally intelligent plots. We give young readers the tools to understand their feelings and express them in ways that foster empathy, connection and resilience. Our characters become their voices and the story becomes a safe space to talk about anxiety, bullying, sadness or fear.
The Connection Library wants to empower young minds with the language, courage, and support children need to express what they feel--normalize emotionally intelligent conversations in families--one story at a time.
EMPOWERING MINDS
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The Vegetarian Fox
The Vegetarian Fox is a delightful tale that explores the challenges of inter-personal relationships through the eyes of a lovable character with a unique perspective. It invites children to reflect, relate, and realize that they are not alone in their experiences. Because every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood, we’re on a mission to break the stigma, one story at a time.
Let’s empower the next generation with the tools they need to understand themselves and support one another.
Bring
The Vegetarian Fox
to your school or library!
Problems faced by children
- Difficulty expressing emotions;
- Struggles with anxiety, bullying, and social isolation;
- Lack of access to culturally relatable mental health resources;
- Limited language to communicate complex feelings.
PROBLEMS FACED BY PARENTS
- Stigma surrounding mental health discussions at home
- Lack of resources tailored to diverse family. experiences
- Doubt on starting conversations about emotional well-being
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The Connection Library offers:
- Books that reflect real-life emotional experiences
- Utilizes characters and narratives children can relate to. in their everyday experiences
- Provides guides and support materials to help parents facilitate talks on mental. health wellness
- Encourages mental health dialogue through culturally mindful stories
Our titles are more than books. They’re guided conversations, emotional blueprints, and lifelines woven with empathy and evidence-based strategies. Each one is designed to support emotional literacy, affirm identity, and empower readers to navigate their feelings with courage and confidence.
OUR NOVELS
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The Vegetarian Fox
This light hearted novel brings to light the importance of self-love and the power of embracing one’s own uniqueness. Colorful illustrations capture the child’s imagination as valuable developmental topics are introduced.
Birthday Sparks
Who's Your Bully?
5 Strategies to Take Back Your Control
How many of us have experienced bullying, by direct or indirect means? The author intends to bring awareness that Bullying is a complex range of behaviors resulting in short and long term mental health issues. Recommendations are provided to strengthen one’s own inner core.
Fashion Magazine
Da'Quan Goes To Washington, DC
Da’Quan is smart, like, really smart. He’s the kind of kid who can solve a math problem in seconds, find the answer to almost anything with a few taps, and never misses a beat in class. But there’s one thing Da’Quan depends on more than anything else: his phone. It’s his map, his brain, his entertainment, and his lifeline, all in one. When he loses it, he's forced to rely on something stringer than any app, his mind.
Join Da’Quan on this unforgettable adventure through history, challenge, and self-discovery, because sometimes, losing what you think you need is how you find who you really are.
Dr. Donna R. Walton, Ed.D
"The Vegetarian Fox is a tender and beautifully illustrated narrative that resonates deeply with children navigating the complexities of identity, inclusion, and self-worth. Through Finn’s journey of self-acceptance and the gentle wisdom of Willow, the story models compassionate peer relationships and affirms that being different is not only valid—but powerful. With its accessible language and sensory-rich descriptions, this book offers meaningful engagement for children of all abilities...", — Donna R. Walton, Ed.D.
