Shari LaRosa

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Shari LaRosa is an award-winning children's author and licensed clinical therapist who believes stories can nurture resilience, build confidence, and help children recognize their unique strengths. Her books have received multiple honors, including a Mom's Choice Award® for "Enchanting the Sea With My ADHD."

With a background in elementary education and counseling, she blends her professional experience with a love of animals and nature to create gentle, engaging books that support emotional awareness and social-emotional growth.

Through her stories, Shari hopes to encourage meaningful conversations between children and the adults who care for them, helping young readers not feel alone in their worries, practice coping skills, and develop a p
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Shari LaRosa A number of years ago I had an interactive experience with lemurs at a conservation location. They were jumping all over me - on my head, arms, legs, …moreA number of years ago I had an interactive experience with lemurs at a conservation location. They were jumping all over me - on my head, arms, legs, all at the same time. They felt light as a feather and were so fun, friendly, bouncy and lively. They had the most amazing eyes and were such unique animals. When I did further research - I became more interested in them, they are the world's oldest primates - before monkeys... So the ring tailed lemur became my first main character. I also didn't want to write a children's book using a dog or a cat for example...how basic. I love to incorporate learning about the characters I use, so why not keep them interesting? My upcoming book also has a very unique character - and I'm very excited to start sharing about it. Thank you for your question : ) (less)
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I’m so excited to share that Ring Tail Raffi is now available in Spanish on Kindle and paperback and hardcover any day!

This journey is especially meaningful—recently, "Enchanting the Sea With My ADHD" was honored with a Mom’s Choice Award®, a recognition by other mom's and educators, so I am very grateful.

Wishing you an Enchanting day! 💛
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An engaging workbook that helps tweens and teens better understand and manage the intense feelings that can come with rejection sensitivity. I especially appreciated how carefully structured the content is, with comic-style illustrations that make em ...more
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This book expresses, in such a thoughtful way, the importance of valuing a child’s feelings, especially when it comes to touch and physical affection. For children with sensory sensitivities, even loving gestures sometimes feel overwhelming, and this ...more
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