Besides metalsmithing and creating jewelry, Kathleen writes and publishes books with her 10 year old son, Payton. You may can tell from her jewelry designs and collection themes that she is a writer at heart. Writing this series with her son has given her more than she could imagine including incredible memories, adventure, and precious time with her son.
The 'It's me Payton Books", mom and son co-author series, is about a very determined little boy hoping to fulfill his dream of finally having a pet. The series started in hopes to inspire a frustrated, ADHD (son and co-author), Payton, to want to learn. The series is written from Payton's voice and Mom as "guided author" which sets the tone of the relationship for Mom and Payton as they build trust to strengthen their bond to solve the chaotic problems and even mistakes together as a team. Most recently released, "If You Take a Groundhog Home as a Pet", continues to build from the storyline of their previous book, "If You Take a Cicada Home as a Pet", embarking on how slowing down and paying attention to details impacts not only us but also those around us.
The hope of the series is to inspire both child and parent that sometimes some of our greatest struggles can also be some of our greatest strengths. Having ADHD isn't completely bad. Yes, there is the struggle of paying attention, being absent minded, or acting without thinking as we see with our young author's character struggle within the series. However, the book most importantly shows a creative, imaginative, courageous, and energetic little boy realizing that ADHD can also have some amazing strengths especially when asking for a little help.
This humorous yet educational book on a little boy's take on Groundhog Day gives an unforgettable experience of Payton's journey in conquering obstacles leading to becoming the local town hero.
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