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Sammie the Salmon A children's book inspired by a 26-week preemie journey
Helping children understand kindness, differences, and inclusion.
Bring Sammie the Salmon to Your School
Welcome to Sammie the Salmon, My preemie’s story. I also offer free school visits through my program Messages for Miracles, designed to help children build kindness, empathy, and understanding of differences.
Through a story reading, discussion, and a simple activity, students learn how their words and actions can mak
Why I Created Sammie the Salmon
As a special education teacher, I see every day how children with differences are often misunderstood-not because they are unkind, but because they don't understand. Our story helps children learn empathy, kindness, and acceptance so every child feels valued and included. We honor the strength of premature babies.
Allison, our angel twin
Forever loved....always missed.
Allison was a beautiful part of our story. Though she was only with us for a short time, her life touched ours forever.
She reminds us how precious every little life is and why these stories matter so deeply.
Sam's Story
Sam was born at just 26 weeks, and our journey began in the NICU.
Moments like this-our first time holding him close-reminded us how strong and precious little lives are.
His journey is what inspired Sammie the Salmon.
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