Grace Lajoy Henderson

All 4 Finding Mother Series memoirs in one book Based on a true story. Two-year-old Grace, and her five siblings, were abandoned by their mother Geneva, who ran away and left them with their father, Jerome, never to return. When Grace turned 18, having a baby girl of her own inspired her to begin an emotional journey to locate her mother. Finding Mother: A Journey of Loss and Love is Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson's recollection of searching for, finding and reuniting with her mother after 49 years. Grace LaJoy has combined her Finding Mother Series of four gripping memoirs to create this must-read collection.The back pages of this 4-memoir anthology features: Questions teachers can ask to increase key reading comprehension skills Discussion questions to promote dialogue about the author's situationFurther discussion points for advanced conversation about mental health, as it relates to the author's storyThe engaging stories, coupled with great discussion topics, makes this anthology great for: Individual quiet-time reading and enjoymentClassroom reading Group learning Suggest reading levels: Grades 6-12AdultsAdd this engaging collection to your school or home library today

Grace LaJoy's determination pays off when she finally finds her mother who abandoned her at age two. Discover the specific details about her intriguing journey in Finding Mother After Five Decades. Book 1 of 4 in the Finding Mother Series.Questions inspiring mental health discussion and Questions Teachers Can Ask are included in the back of the book.

After reuniting with her mother after 49 years, Grace LaJoy toils with an array of thoughts and feeling. She reveals them all in Diary of Emotions: Thoughts and Feelings. Book 4 of 4 in the Finding Mother Series.Questions inspiring mental health discussion and Questions Teachers Can Ask are included in the back of the book.

What happens when Grace LaJoy and her siblings come face-to-face with their estranged mother after 49 years? How does she receive them? Find out in Reuniting with Mother. Book 2 of 4 in the Finding Mother Series.Questions inspiring mental health discussion and Questions Teachers Can Ask are included in the back of the book.

After a very emotional reunion, Grace LaJoy has two concerns to address with her long-lost mother. What are her concerns? Does she get the answers she needs from her mother? Find out in After the Reunion. Book 3 of 4 in the Finding Mother Series.Questions inspiring mental health discussion and Questions Teachers Can Ask are included in the back of the book.

The lessons in this workbook will improve reading comprehension for students, while changing attitudes and building character.Students will read the chapters in the nonfiction book, A Gifted Child in Foster Care: A Story of Resilience, individually or as a group. Then they will do the lessons from this workbook that coincides with each chapter.

In this book, Dr. Grace LaJoy shares her life story of being deserted by her mother, living in foster care, and ending up in a gifted and talented class while still in foster care. She recalls her life story before, during and after foster care. Her turbulent life experiences reveal how she became strong and began to encourage, inspire and empower others through her gift of writing. Finally, she offers words of inspiration, encouragement, and empowerment to both children and parents. Children learn that they can succeed and impact the lives of others even in the face of adversity. Parents learn specific steps to help children recognize and utilize their gift(s).Note: When Grace LaJoy initially published her foster care story in 2009, whe thought she would never, ever find her mother. But, she found her after 49 years Now, she is sharing her fascinating story in an inspiring book series you will love The Finding Mother Series was written as a sequel to this book. Collect the entire series today

This workbook for students will assist teachers in fulfilling the state requirements of the Grade-Level Expectations for Communication/Language Arts. Teachers will be able to lead students in critical thinking exercises. Students will be able to deve-lop and apply skills and strategies to comprehend, analyze and evaluate nonfiction.The Teacher's Guide contains the answers to the lesson activities in the Student Workbook.

Do you have a book inside of you, but, do not know how to put it onto paper? This simple workbook is designed to help you finally get your book out of your head and onto paper This workbook will provide you with a foundation on which to begin, and to build upon, your new book idea.

Do you desire to publish your own book, but do not know where to begin? This Quiz Workbook, in conjunction with Writer's Breakthrough: Steps to Copyright and Publish Your Own Book, teaches the steps necessary to produce, copyright and publish your own book. Get the information you need to make your book available to the world Note: This book should only be used together with Writer's Breakthrough: Steps to Copyright and Publish Your Own Book: Third Edition, ISBN 978-0-9829404-4-0.