Make A Difference Minute: See the Heart First

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On this Make a Difference Minute, I have children’s book author Ashley Nicole Seals as she shares the inspiration behind A Friend Like Kip, a story inspired by her youngest son, Kohen. The idea began when Kohen was in preschool. Ashley watched as he faced challenges in social situations, not because he wasn’t friendly, but because other children sometimes misunderstood the way he communicated and interacted with the world around him. At first, Ashley simply wanted to write a book Kohen could take to school each year to help his classmates better understand him. Through her work in special education, however, she realized there were many other children facing similar challenges. Too often, she says, children are noticed for their differences before others take the time to see their hearts. A Friend Like Kip introduces readers to a little boy who loves music, dancing, fall, and, most of all, his friends. Through his story, Ashley hopes to encourage greater kindness, empathy, understanding, and inclusion in classrooms and communities. You can find A Friend Like Kip on Amazon. This MADM is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

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