Will Jax Be Home for Thanksgiving? By Samarrah Clayman

The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind-the-scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community.

In this episode, we're going to read Will Jax Be Home for Thanksgiving by Samarrah Clayman. Her first book, WILL JAX BE HOME FOR THANKSGIVING is about a boy recovering from a brain tumor told from the point of view of his sister. The story highlights a child’s worries about and a growing understanding of her brother’s illness. It is a story of hope in a difficult situation.

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As a writer, she aims to inspire, educate, and uplift readers. She writes children’s books, poetry, and essays. Samarrah has worked as a social worker since 2008. Working with children and adults, she integrates yoga and writing exercises into her practice. She has taught yoga and writing in homeless shelters, hospitals, and schools. Samarrah started practicing yoga as a teenager. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has a MSW from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York and a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan. Her children assure her that she makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the known universe.

Check out her work at https://www.samarrahfineclayman.com/

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