Fourth Grade Heroes
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Was I worried about the new school year? Yeah, I was. I hadn’t been in a classroom in a year and a half. Going remote in second grade was a big change. Last year, in third grade, the only time I got to go to school was when we had to pick up supplies. “I think so. It’s just gonna be weird, learning in a real classroom. What if I forgot how to do it?”
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About the Book
Jared Jackson, known as JJ, was a happy third grader when the world changed for everyone due to COVID-19. Now, he has spent the last year and a half learning remotely while trying to control his new normal.
It’s finally time to go back to school, but JJ is afraid of how things have changed. Now a fourth grader, JJ worries that he is not prepared for in-person class. What will it be like to be face to face with teachers again? Will he still be close with all his friends?
COVID brought uncomfortable change to so many young students. This book acknowledges that the return to school might be difficult or at least take some getting used to, while inducing anxiety. However, it is possible for kids to deal with their current situation with competency, responsibility, and calm by working together.
About the Author
Lisa Freels lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been teaching elementary school for almost 30 years, and is excited to have her first novel completed. With a Masters degree in education, she has a unique perspective and understanding of elementary students and their challenges. She is excited to share this with her young students.