Why does it have to be this way? Why can't someone come up with something better? Why do we keep running into the same problems? At some point, we need to stop saying “Why?” and start saying “Why not?” This is that point, and author Ray Harris has started the conversation. With a light touch and a lot of humor, Harris applies fresh thinking to existing systems and structures, and creates a blueprint for a new American urban community, called “Wynott.” Whether an inner-city neighborhood, an aging suburb, or a small town, Wynott can exist in any place where enough people agree to try something different, and commit to making it work. You could be one of those people . . . Welcome to WYNOTT!

Welcome to Wynott: Rethinking the Way We ve Always Done Thing

History

Coyle, Lily

Harris, Ray

Americas

Beavers Pond Pr

A Walk to the Store

Many children see bad things happen on TV or online. Some children see bad things happen in real life. 
When nine-year-old Judeah Reynolds walked to the store to buy candy one day, she saw a man named George Floyd get killed by the police. Judeah was very scared and sad. She talked to her family about what happened, and that helped. She talked about it to other people, too. Judeah learned that even though bad things happen, there are many good people in the world who want to make things better. 
She learned that she is one of those people, and she can make things better by sharing her story. 
Told with deep respect and sensitivity, this true story ends with a message of bravery, hope, and healing. Children impacted by this specific event or other traumas are empowered to process their feelings and find pathways to healing. 
Includes a straightforward tip sheet for caregivers and educators to help children process traumatic events, provided by Arubah Emotional Health Services, a BIPOC therapy practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Children's Books

Brundidge, Sheletta

Reynolds, Judeah

Biographies

Beaver’s Pond Press

Brandon has autism and sometimes he's afraid to try new things. Sometimes he doesn't want to join the game. Sometimes he'd rather not jump in the pool.\nBut then he spots a sign that changes everything!\nABOUT THE AUTHOR 
Sheletta Brundidge is an Emmy-Award winning comedian, radio host, entrepreneur and picture book author. She founded a podcasting platform and production company called ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com to amplify diverse voices in media. Sheletta has been featured in People magazine and USA Today and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Tamron Hall Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show and CBS Mornings. When three of her four children were diagnosed with autism, Sheletta made it her mission to encourage and advocate for other parents who have special needs children. She's co-authored three best-selling autism children's books including her latest, Brandon Spots His Sign, which gained national attention after she received personal praise from President Joe Biden. She can be heard weekly on The Sheletta Show on CBS Radio or on one of the podcasts she hosts on the podcasting network she created to celebrate Black culture.\nPRAISE FOR BRANDON SPOTS HIS SIGN 
"The book is filled with love and compassion and will without a doubt be an inspiration to so many others." 
President Joe Biden\n"This is going to be hard to hear if you bought a "Let's Go Brandon" sign with the intention of hurling a curse word at the president, but the more "Let's Go Brandon" signs you put in your yard, the more you're encouraging a 9-year-old Black child with autism from Cottage Grove." 
Jennifer Brooks, Minneapolis Star Tribune\n"Whatever your political beliefs, there’s no doubt the flags helped one little autistic boy." 
Mary Ann Grossmann, Pioneer Press

Brandon Spots His Sign

Cameron will soon be starting kindergarten and her whole family is nervous. How will they manage without her when she goes o to school?\nThis sweet story starring a young girl with autism will help all kids—and their families—face the great big wonderful change that is school.\nABOUT THE AUTHOR\nSheletta Brundidge is an Emmy-Award winning comedian, radio host, entrepreneur and picture book author. She founded a podcasting platform and production company called ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com to amplify diverse voices in media. Sheletta has been featured in People magazine and USA Today and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Tamron Hall Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show and CBS Mornings. When three of her four children were diagnosed with autism, Sheletta made it her mission to encourage and advocate for other parents who have special needs children. She's co-authored three best-selling autism children's books including her latest, Brandon Spots His Sign, which gained national attention after she received personal praise from President Joe Biden. She can be heard weekly on The Sheletta Show on CBS Radio or on one of the podcasts she hosts on the podcasting network she created to celebrate Black culture.\nPRAISE FOR CAMERON GOES TO SCHOOL\n"It’s an empowering message from her mother, Houston native Sheletta Brundidge, who wrote the book after her daughter struggled to communicate with peers and said she wanted white skin because girls like her aren’t in storybooks. When a librarian said books featuring black children with autism are practically non-existent, the podcaster, who’s won an Emmy Award for comedy writing, decided to fix that herself." 
Suzanne Garofalo, Houston Chronicle\n"Children’s picture books almost never get published as quickly as Cameron Goes to School, but those who know Sheletta Brundidge won’t be surprised by the way she got it done. This 48-year-old bundle of energy with a wide smile is so forceful you practically have to hold onto something when she talks so you don’t get blown away." 
Mary Ann Grossmann, Pioneer Press

Cameron Goes to School

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Daniel Finds His Voice

Daniel has autism and doesn’t talk. Instead, he sings one very special song, over and over. When his family gets a new RV, they ride to an old town. Daniel sings all the way there while he watches the road. What he sees out the window is a big surprise to everyone!