Jamie Jensen

Criss-cross the country on America's two-lane highways with the ultimate guide to the classic road trip. Inside Road Trip USA you'll find: - 11 routes through the heart of America, color-coded and extensively cross-referenced to allow for hundreds of possible itineraries - Mile-by-mile highlights celebrating the best of Americana, including roadside curiosities, parks, diners, and the local history and personality that makes each small town and big city unique - Over 125 streamlined maps covering more than 35,000 miles of two-lane American blacktop - Full-color photos and illustrations of America both then and now - Expert advice from road-warrior Jamie Jensen, who sped along nearly 400,000 miles of highway in search of the perfect stretches of pavement - Insight into the great American road trip, as well as resources, history, and fun facts along the wayAbout Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. Hit the road, roll down the windows, and discover the soul of the country with Road Trip USA.

As Billy goes throughout his day at school he runs into some hard obstacles; he bumps into another kid, he fails a quiz, gets left out with friends, and messes up at his baseball game. Because of all these things he gradually forgets how special and wonderful he is and gets covered in "shame mud." The shame mud affects his body and makes his body go slower and his feelings are more sad. When he comes home, his mom notices the signs of shame mud and takes some time to sit with him in the mess. When Billy and Mom are calm, Mom has the tools to help Billy get rid of the shame mud. When they replace the shame with the truth of who he really is, Billy starts to glow from the inside and his personal light dries the shame mud and it all falls off. Billy and Mom have a great discussion about how shame works and how they can be free The goal of "Shame Mud" is to teach kids the value of being shame resilient with therapist-approved tools. All of the tools are incorporated into the story, in verse, for an effortless discussion between trusted adult and child.