Description: Sometimes Stormy tells the story of a boy learning to cope with his dad's alcohol struggles. With tips, resources, and expert advice, it offers support for kids.
Brief description:
Amanda Davis is a teacher, artist, writer, and innovator who uses her words and pictures to light up the world with kindness. Amanda is the author of 30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag, illustrated by Sally Wern Comport and Moonlight Memories, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan. Her poetry and illustrations are featured in the anthologies Friends & Anemones: Ocean Poems for Children and Gnomes and Ungnomes. Amanda also has over ten years of experience as a classroom teacher and was selected as Massachusetts Secondary Art Educator of the Year for 2020. She's passionate about telling stories that allow children to feel seen, comforted, and less alone. When she's not busy creating, you can find her sipping tea, petting dogs, and exploring the natural wonders of The Bay State with her family and her rescue pup, Cora.
Review Quotes: "Sometimes Stormy is a compassionate and powerful resource for children navigating the emotional landscape of living with a loved one who struggles with addiction, substance use, or mental health challenges. Through heartfelt storytelling, this book offers young readers a mirror to their own experiences--a place where they can feel seen, understood, and less alone. A vital addition to any home or therapeutic setting, Sometimes Stormy reminds every child: You are not alone, you are not responsible for someone else's choices, and no matter what storms come, you are always loved."--Jazmine Albarian, M.S. Counseling, LMFT