Children inherit stories, but they can also inherit the silence surrounding them—the questions left unanswered, the losses rarely spoken of, and the experiences no one has quite found the words to explain.

When families begin sharing those parts of their lives, they give children permission to speak about their own. What once felt difficult to name can become something to understand together—and a place for healing to begin.

And so, drawing on his great-grandfather’s Ojibwe heritage, one spirited storyteller is exploring how sharing our own stories—and those of the people who came before us—can help children make peace with the past and find courage to write their own next chapter.

Educator & Middle-Grade Author Bradley Wright joins our John Masiulionis and Little Forrest on Episode #288 of PR From The Heart’s Children’s Books Spotlight Series to share his leap from the ballet stage to helping young minds take center stage in the classroom, the family history that comes alive in his new historical novel, 13 Moons (published by Reycraft Books), the power of family stories to break long-held silences and open a path toward healing, and the enduring resilience of Indigenous communities—plus much more.

We encourage you, our friends and neighbors, to support Bradley by bringing home your copies of 13 Moons—and enjoying this empowering read with your family: https://bit.ly/3UwGAIp.

Stay connected with Bradley online and on social media:
Official Website: https://bit.ly/4sgI2eo
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