Bring the 'Courage to Be ME' Series to Your School!

I would love to visit your classroom, library, or assembly and share stories, songs, props, games, and crafts that spark a love of reading — and a belief in themselves — in every child I meet.

I've spent 35 years in kindergarten classrooms. I know how to connect with young learners. And I promise: it'll be a day your students talk about for weeks.

Programs designed for PreK–2nd grade | Assemblies or classroom visits | CT area + beyond

Meet Peni

Peni is a retired kindergarten teacher, but her ongoing love for inspiring young minds is unstoppable - just like her readers! Even though she's now retired, she still feels called to give back to the world in whatever way she can, which is now writing inspiring books for kids!

Peni is now a picture book author dedicated to encouraging, motivating, and empowering children to believe in themselves, and to keep pushing forward because they can do it! Kids are amazing!

In addition to teaching kindergarten for 35 years, she have won numerous teaching awards before retiring. Peni has an undergraduate degree in early childhood education and a masters degree in teaching & reading to children.

more Information coming soon!

Inspiring Stories That Grow Confident, Compassionate Kids

courage to be me Series

A 7-book picture book series for ages 4–8 — because every child deserves to know: you are brave, you are enough, and you can do this. Whether it's a girl who discovers boxing, a golden retriever facing a health scare, or a little girl with an invisible pig — every story in this series celebrates the courage it takes to be yourself.