Where and when and how did the writing life begin for you? I am truly grateful for this new way to communicate with children and this needed purpose in my life. And now my passion has shifted to writing. Though becoming a children’s author was completely unexpected, as I found writing challenging, it came as a gift and at the perfect time, towards the end of my teaching career. My background also helps me create follow-up activities for my books as well as know how to interact with children in readings or school visits. Reading so many picture books throughout the year to support all aspects of my curriculum, as well as helping children write, prepared me for writing picture books. Each child left my class with a book of their writing from the year…something I know families cherished. When I came back the following year, I incorporated individual writing meetings – like critique sessions, into my language arts program. I even took a half year paid sabbatical to look at how other teachers used writing workshops in their classroom. I got my masters’ degree in reading and language and the many workshops and courses I took post degree, all seemed to have something to do with picture books and children’s literature. I taught 4th grade for 35 years and put my heart and soul into making learning fun and trying to pass on my values of putting in the time to do your best work possible. I played school often with friends and cousins and was always the teacher! When I go after something – I’m all in.
That’s all I ever wanted to be when I was growing up. Teachers, counselors, and families helping children come to terms with divorce will find this uplifting story of shared custody to be a valuable resource.I am Carol Gordon Ekster – first and foremost an educator.
The messages presented in this book are appropriate for sisters, too.
"Both my parents like to make sure I'm not goofing off in school."Ĭarol Gordon Ekster, the author, helps children see that while their lives and schedules may have become scrambled, leaving them feeling confused and frustrated, that with time, effort and the assistance of those who love them, they can be successful in their new family arrangement. Mark and Evan begin to realize that accepting responsibility and cooperating can make a big difference. We are loved a lot in not just one, but two homes." Mark, the older brother, decides that "for Evan's sake I will point out how lucky we are. They know that mom and dad have their own rules and that they run their homes differently. The two brothers in this story, Mark and Evan, come to terms with living in a split family. "Where Am I Sleeping Tonight?" is an excellent book for elementary school-aged children who have to adjust to the new realities when their parents get divorced.
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