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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.
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Helping children understand kindness, differences, and inclusion.

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 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 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.


I was honored to be given the opportunity to talk about Sam and Sammie the Salmon❤️🙏
Fall in love with Sammie the Salmon, being read by my beautiful daughter, Emily!❤️