Above: A resident mother and literacy development specialist published her first children’s book this summer. (images cropped from contributed photos)
Southborough has another author in its midst. Caysie Harvey reached out, seeking community support for her self-published children’s book, “Max’s Life in Blue “.
A promo for the 28 page book, “vividly illustrated” by Valerie Imparo, includes:
Dive into a Vibrant Blue World with Young Max: A Tale of Colors, Family, & Self-Love.
Max’s Life in Blue is an engaging tale that invites readers to explore a world where every detail is painted in shades of blue. Even his faithful canine companion’s ball shares the same hue. This captivating narrative is a celebration of colors, family bonds, and the significance of embracing individuality. . .
It’s a delightful way to teach children about colors and the beauty of diversity.
Max’s Life in Blue is more than just a story about colors. It’s a heartwarming tale about the love of family. Max’s parents and his playful dog are his constant companions, their love for him as deep and vast as the blue sea.
The book is available in hardcover and paperback through Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
Harvey’s background is in Literacy development (with a Masters in Education from Harvard). Here bio described her passion for “guiding young scholars to explore the limitless worlds within their imaginations.”.
In answering my question about her inspiration for the book, she explained that as the mother of a two year old, she spent the last couple of years reading “countless” books with him:
I noticed that while some books for young readers focus on an overarching important message and other books focus on specific vocabulary and word recognition, I did not come across many texts that did both. It was important to me to create a developmentally appropriate literacy experience for young readers and their families that brings a powerful message for all children: to embrace their uniqueness and to always be themselves. I am so proud of this work and grateful for the opportunity to share this message with others.
Harvey also created an Instagram account @maxslifeinblue. In a recent post there, she shared that she was also fueled by the support of her mother:
My Mom was my first audience, first person to read every line of every story, and always encouraged my writing.
When she was four, her mother helped her to have her words printed and pasted into a blank book, her “first” children’s book. She followed, “That memory has lived in me and inspired me through challenging times and here we are!”
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