A Fairytale About the Magic of Dance
Growing up in Dimitrovgrad, Russia, Ekaterina spent most of her childhood drawing on her bedroom walls and dreaming about far-off places. After studying linguistics, she changed directions and became an illustrator. Since then, she has illustrated more than seven children’s books in India, Canada, and the United States. Her illustrations aim to translate the importance …
As a child, Jamie was overwhelmed by anxiety and unable to speak outside of her home. She began dancing at age seven. Now a dance teacher and an award-winning choreographer, Jamie credits the magic of dance for giving her the confidence to push through her anxiety. Jamie’s co-author, Terri Bose, is her mother. Willow’s Words …
Selective Mutism is a Social Anxiety Disorder usually found in children. It is characterized by an inability to speak in certain situations. Many children with SM only find the school setting to be difficult. Others may be more affected. Jamie rarely spoke to anyone but her mother. Children with SM often say they feel frozen. …
