The Systems Under My Bed (2nd Edition)
What do you do when the challenges in life feel like a tangled, dusty mess under your bed?
This newly revised 2nd edition, complete with a
valuable vocabulary list
, invites readers to join Koi and Freddie on a heartfelt and empowering journey.
Koi is having a hard time. It feels like one thing after another keeps happening, and the complex "systems" of life-at home, at school, and within the community-are overwhelming. But there's a powerful secret: even when you can't always control the tangled systems under your bed, you can choose to shine a light on them and find a new path forward.
This book introduces the invaluable skill of
systems thinking
from a non-technical, compassionate lens, exploring powerful topics like:
Resilience and Persistence:
Motivating young readers to keep pushing and succeed, no matter their circumstances.
Social-Emotional Intelligence:
Exploring how to find strength and courage by looking for the light, even when things are difficult.
Intersectionality:
Acknowledging the common environmental and contextual barriers that exist in the everyday lives of young readers.
The Systems Under My Bed
is more than a story; it's an essential guide for any child learning to navigate life's complexities with courage and an empowered mindset.