Unveiling Courage

A Review of Trudy Ludwig's Brave Every Day

Authors

  • Michelle Anderson Wichita State University
  • Baylee Reyes Wichita State University
  • Mattelyn Swartz Wichita State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62704/97gxfm28

Keywords:

children’s book, Tracy Ludwig, Patrice Barton, Brave Every Day, social-emotional learning, anxiety, courage

Abstract

The authors review the children’s book Brave Every Day (2022) by Trudy Ludwig and illustrated by Patrice Barton, providing a brief summary, background information on Ludwig, and potential audiences and instructional strategies.

Author Biographies

  • Michelle Anderson, Wichita State University

    Michelle Anderson is an aspiring teacher studying elementary education at Wichita State University. She is placed in a kindergarten classroom for her student teaching semester. Additionally, she works as a substitute teacher in USD 259, as well as a preschool teacher at a local preschool. She can be reached at manderson2@shockers.wichita.edu.

  • Baylee Reyes, Wichita State University

    Baylee Reyes is a stiving teacher studying elementary education at Wichita State University. She is placed in a first-grade classroom for the remainder of her college career. Outside of her studies, she works as a patient care technician at the Little Clinic, working diligently in this role to assist in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for individuals and families. Through this line of work, witnessing the good and bad of youth has provided her with appropriate responses and approaches towards pedagogical care as an educator. She can be reached at bmwright3@shockers.wichita.edu.

  • Mattelyn Swartz, Wichita State University

    Mattelyn Swartz is studying Elementary Education while competing for the Wichita State University Track and Field team. Her love for education stems from the power of knowledge and the ability to help gift her future students with that power. Mattelyn looks forward to teaching and coaching children in a rural town within the next few years. Outside of her athletics and studies, she teaches swim lessons, babysits, and works in her church’s nursery. Mattelyn can be reached at mmswartz1@shockers.wichita.edu.

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Published

2024-06-25

Issue

Vol. 105 (2024)

Section

Book Reviews

License

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