First days are scary. Loren goes anyway.
Loren is just like any other little girl. She laughs, she learns, and she loves life. She also has a prosthetic hand and foot, and she faces the world with courage and pride.
When she arrives for her very first day at Mighty Acorn Academy, her tummy flutters with nerves. Then she meets kind classmates, a warm teacher, and a playground built so every child can join in. One discovery at a time, Loren learns that she is perfect just the way she is.
A perfect read-aloud for
Children facing something new.
A new school, a new classroom, a new anything. Loren shows them that nerves and bravery can share the same tummy.
Families teaching kindness.
A gentle way to start conversations about difference, acceptance, and being a good friend.
Classrooms and libraries.
Disability representation that feels joyful and ordinary, with vibrant hand-drawn illustrations that hold a room’s attention.
FAQ
About Loren’s story.
For parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians choosing a read-aloud.
What age group is Mighty Acorn Academy for?
Children ages 4 to 8. At 28 pages, it works well as a read-aloud at home, in the classroom, or at library story time.
What is the story about?
Loren has a prosthetic hand and foot and a big case of first-day nerves. At Mighty Acorn Academy she meets kind classmates, a warm teacher, and a playground built so every child can join in, and she learns she is perfect just the way she is.
What themes does the book explore?
Inclusion, self-confidence, disability representation, new beginnings, and believing in yourself.
Who illustrated the book?
The illustrations are by Khrystyna Sirko.
Is it part of a series?
Yes. Loren’s Brave New Start is Book 1 in the Mighty Acorn Academy series.
Can Dawn read the book with my class?
Dawn loves visiting schools and reading with students. Ask about a visit through the speaking inquiry form.
Where can I buy it?
Mighty Acorn Academy: Loren’s Brave New Start is available in paperback on Amazon.
