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As an author, speaker, university literacy trainer, former classroom teacher, literacy coach, & Reading Recovery teacher with 27 years of experience in education, I am passionate about improving the professional expertise of teachers, coaches, administrators, & literacy teams, along with the culture and collective efficacy of schools, and the literate, joyful lives of children. My degrees include an EdS (Specialty in Education) focused on Reading & Literacy in Early & Middle Childhood; MA (Masters of Arts) centered on Curriculum & Instruction; and BA (Bachelor's of Arts) in Education K-8.
I share my expertise with educators across the country, presenting at national & international conferences, and facilitating professional learning and literacy consulting services with schools and districts - both in-person and virtually. My research focuses on humanizing and dialogic pedagogies, cohesive interactions around literacy learning, and literate identity development.
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Explore the wonders of some of South Carolina’s coastal wildlife! In this delightful narrative nonfiction text, author Wendy Reed takes you on a beautifully illustrated journey as she encounters amazing alligators along with nine of her favorite birds.
Hardcover (24 pages): Order Here!
When Big Blue Boat drifts beyond the reach of Zach and Tyler, he wonders whether he’ll ever see them again! He’s had fun in the bathtub many times, but his adventures are just beginning! This delightful story told from the perspective of the boat is full of unexpected events. But the Big Blue Boat can do hard things and doesn’t lose hope. Will he make his way back to Zach and Tyler?
Hardcover (24 pgs.): Order Here!
As Charlie moves from foster home to foster home, a loving family always seems out of reach. He reimagines Carl Sandburg’s poem as he wistfully daydreams, noticing what love is and what it isn’t. He revises as he processes his experiences. When he finds an unpredictable friendship, Charlie comes to understand more about love and family than he’d ever expected.
Paperback (44 pages): Order Here!
The Ruff Labs love their lives in the country chasing after rabbits and buzzing bees. But when they get themselves into a precarious situation, one of them will have to muster a great deal of strength. Will he press on? Join the three delightful Labs and their human, Mr. Ruff, on their brave adventure!
Paperback (34 pages): Order Here!
Are you a fan of Labs? If so, read to learn about this very popular dog breed! Find out where they came from, their characteristics, how to care for them, & more! You'll love seeing all the beautiful photographs of Black, Yellow, and Chocolate Labs as you learn about this special dog breed! This nonfiction text makes a great companion to the fictional story "The Ruff Labs."
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What might the coastal wildlife grapple with? Do they wonder if they are quick enough, brave enough, fierce enough? We all wonder at times if our abilities, and if we, are enough. But, like the amazing animals featured in this story, you already have everything you need inside of you. So don't worry, friend. You were created to be who you are, and that is always enough. Enjoy the beautiful photographs of coastal wildlife, most of which were taken by the author! Paperback (34 pages): Order Here
Creative Child, What do you like to do? With hobbies galore and so many choices to make, what will you play, create, design, build, or bake? Whatever fun hobbies you like to enjoy, you can choose ANY whether you're a girl or a boy! When young children read this book, they will discover a world of playful possibilities from which to choose! Children will see themselves & others represented within the delightful illustrations & rhyming text! Ages 2-8.
Paperback (34 pages): Order Here!
Military kids have an important role to play & have questions when their parent deploys: Where will my parent be going? What will my parent do over there? Will it be dangerous? How should I feel while they are gone? This book makes deployment a little easier by answering questions & opening the door to discuss feelings so that "So long" doesn't have to be. Kids will also love the activity pages included at the end of the book! Ages 4-12. Paperback (44 pages): Order Here!
In this Writer's Notebook, you'll find over 70 writing prompts - invitations to respond as a writer in any way you find meaningful! Along with the writing prompts, there is plenty of space for writing, & two letters from the author. Writing prompts encourage writers to tap into their own identities, opinions, beliefs, & stories. Although this notebook is recommended for children ages 6-13, writers of all ages would enjoy responding to the prompts. Paperback (75 pages): Order Here!
Intended to cultivate joy, this book is full of beautiful pages to savor, along with affirming quotes, & space for reflection, journaling, & planning. Unlike other journals, this joy-book invites flexible use - any way you choose! Allow yourself to celebrate each day as you cultivate joy through affirmations of love, hope, peace, beauty, equity, faith, kindness, friendship, encouragement... Oh, happy day!
Paperback (98 pages): Order Here!
It's bedtime and the routine begins. But, there always seems to be one more thing to check! Grown-ups will get a chuckle reading this humorous story about a couple's compulsive nightly ritual, especially if they or their loved ones have quirks of their own! This adult picture book will surely tickle your compulsive side (and would be a perfect gift for a quirky friend!)!
Paperback (32 pages): Order Here!
Mama Bird wonders with concern as her fledglings journey farther from the nest. Has she prepared them? Will they make the right choices? I wrote this story/poem as I processed my sons leaving my nest. This book is for every parent who has grappled with the tension between worrying & mourning and celebrating & rejoicing when your precious child leaves the nest. It is my hope you will connect, and that our stories may intertwine as you process this momentous experience.
PB (32 pages): Order Here
The Bible is full of promises that strengthen, encourage, lift, comfort, sustain, guide, & nourish. Come inside these beautifully designed pages to savor God's wonderful promises. And may they minister to you, offering blessed assurance. Find 71 gorgeous, colorfully designed pages with promises curated from the Bible that will speak to your heart, as only the living word can.
Paperback (71 pages): Order Here!
Come on in to this beautiful collection of Autumn beauty! Authors Wendy and Diann, best friends, share what they love about Autumn - food, decorating, recipes, poems, quotes, and more! You'll find beautiful photographs of all things Autumn, beautiful charcuterie trays and lots of other food, recipes for favorite fall dishes, lovely home decor and decorating tips, a bucket list for Autumn, and so much more! This is a visual feast for your eyes & a great gift book!
Paperback (96 pages): Order He
Ready to be inspired by all things winter? This book is full of beautiful wintery recipes, decorating ideas, food pictures, photographs, poems, quotes, and more!
Written by Wendy and her best friend, Diann, this is Book 2 from The Seasonal Collection!
Paperback (96 pages): Order Here
Be inspired by all things spring! Enjoy beautiful photographs, decorating ideas, poems, quotes, and more!
Written by Wendy and her best friend, Diann, this is Book 3 from The Seasonal Collection!
Paperback (96 pages): Order Here!
What is equity, really? Leah has been hearing that word and wonders what it means. Her teacher says equity is when everyone has what they need in order to be their best.
Follow Leah in school and at home as she interacts with others and comes to understand what equity really is.
Paperback (36 pages): Order Here!
Come along to explore some wonderful creatures with me! It's fun to consider them from A-Z! From axolotl to zebu: Of these amazing animals, who knew? Follow each whimsical page, written like a riddle, to see if you know the unique animals from A-Z being described in this beautiful, colorful book! Watch for hidden clues! Beautifully illustrated, readers will learn interesting characteristics about amazing animals from around the world, from A-Z.
Paperback (58 pages): Order Here!
Wendy is a contributing author to this wonderful resource for educators, published by Scholastic:
https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/responsive-literacy-9781338245622.html
Check out a scholarly article written by Wendy & other researchers:
Timothy San Pedro, Kaitlyn Murray, Shannon C. Gonzales-Miller, Wendy Reed, Binta Bah, Crystal Gerrard & Andrew Whalen (2020). Learning-in-Relation: Implementing and Analyzing Assets Based Pedagogies in a Higher Education Classroom, Equity & Excellence in Education. Access the article here:
https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/CIMGH2NVBKVYTFZAMR8N/full?target=10.1080/10665684.2020.1749188
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