Nationwide — Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, PhD in Social Work, professor, licensed social worker, educator, nonprofit founder, speaker, and children’s author, is now booking school visits featuring book readings and age-appropriate Social-Emotional (SEL) conversations centered around her new children’s book, Craving for a Change at New Horizons Academy. Her book follows a diverse group of elementary students as they manage everyday situations at school, involving friendship, self-control, empathy, confidence, and responsible decision-making.
Through enthralling storytelling and colorful illustrations, children learn practical lessons that encourage social-emotional learning (SEL) both inside and outside the classroom. It functions as a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, school counselors, therapists, social workers, and youth-serving organizations searching for meaningful ways to foster emotional intelligence and positive character development. She comments, “Every child experiences periods of doubt and frustration. My hope is that this book, coupled with intentional SEL conversations, will help children recognize that their feelings matter, their choices matter, and they have the ability to grow through challenges.”
Built around the five core competencies of Social-Emotional Learning, the book helps children develop:
• Self-awareness
• Self-management
• Social awareness
• Relationship skills
• Responsible decision-making
Ideal for classroom read-alouds, as a tool to support SEL-focused instruction, counseling sessions, homeschool instruction, youth programs, and family reading time, the book also includes reflection activities and conversation prompts that encourage children to apply each lesson to their own lives.
Dr. Cravens-Knoxson is the founder of the Craving for a Change Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enabling children, youth, and families through education, mentoring, advocacy, and social-emotional development. Based on her professional experience working with children and families, she created this book to provide young readers with lifelong skills that promote resilience, empathy, confidence, and healthy decision-making.
Book Dr. Cravens-Knoxson for Your School
South Texas Schools, libraries, counseling programs, youth organizations, and community partners may also inquire about author visits, live readings, and SEL conversations.
Order the Book
Craving for a Change at New Horizons Academy is available now in hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats. Schools and organizations may also inquire about multiple-copy and bulk purchases. Individual copies can be ordered on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3Vjv03d
About the Author
Dr. Kenshara Cravens-Knoxson, PhD in Social Work, professor, licensed social worker, educator, nonprofit founder, speaker, and children’s author. She is passionate about helping children and families build emotional strength, confidence, and healthy relationships through education, mentorship, and social involvement. Her work focuses on offering opportunities for young people to develop social and emotional skills crucial to excelling in school and in life.
For media inquiries, speaking engagements, classroom visits, and bulk orders, contact kenshara11@gmail.com