Stories that see children — and teach them to see themselves.
From the wonder of Follow The Moon and the affirmations of All That I Can Be to the adventurous world of the DragonBoy/DragonGirl Investigative Adventures collection, Dr. Sundra’s books for young readers are rooted in representation, resilience, and the belief that every child deserves to find themselves on the page.
Written from the inside out — by a leader who has lived every page.
With more than 20 years of hands-on experience leading schools, developing leaders, and navigating the complexities of PK–12 education, Dr. Sundra E. Mann wrote the book she wished she’d had. Credentialed at the superintendent level and grounded in academic scholarship, she brings the full weight of her experience to every page. (RACE)ing Through School: A School Leader’s Guide to Navigating Microaggressions in Schools is a practical, honest, and transformative guide for school leaders ready to lead with cultural proficiency and courage.
Historical Fiction Memoir · Summer 2026
The Investigative Adventures of DragonBoy Kaden Brown is a chapter book series for readers ages 8–13 that follows Kaden Brown, a curious, imaginative, and resilient young detective. Kaden has a younger sister, DragonGirl Kori Brown, whom he has trained as his junior detective assistant. They solve mysteries woven throughout their neighborhood, school, and community.
Every book is a brand-new mystery waiting to be solved, and Kaden and Kori are always ready for the next one.
Kaden and Kori ask questions, explore big ideas, and discover that wondering about the world is where all the best adventures begin.
The A.C.T. Strategy: Acknowledge, Calm, Talk — gives young readers a real tool for navigating big feelings and tricky situations with confidence.
Kaden’s dragon power isn’t just about mythical might—it’s a symbol for the resilience and bravery each of us carries inside.
Together, you and your young reader can uncover the courage it takes to write your own stories of resilience!
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