Book Nook - Captain Courage and the Fear-Squishing Shoes

This back-to-school season, voice coach and speech-language pathologist Stacey Marshall brings teachers, parents, and young readers another picture book in the Captain Courage series. With themes like overcoming fears, being the new kid at school, finding your way in new surroundings, feeling empowered and confident, and being brave, Captain Courage and the Fear-Squishing Shoes (August 5, Warren Publishing) is perfect for any teacher, parent, and children’s reading lists this summer!

 

 In the story, a precocious third grader named Katie shrivels during various common scenarios at her new school--show and tell, chatting in the lunchroom, presenting/participating in class, the playground scene. That is, until a unique superhero swoops in to the rescue, demonstrating how to have self-confidence and courage. Suggested age range for readers: 4-11

 

Stacey Marshall is a bestselling author, public speaking and voice coach and speech-language pathologist. She loves working with kids and adults of all experience levels to develop their best, most confident speaking skills. She has coached both student and professional athletes in media best practices, and is a winner of the Women Executives International Speak-Out. She earned her B.A. in English from Duke University and her M.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.