Children should never feel out of place, and it’s our responsibility to create an environment where they can see people that look just like them. Join me today as we celebrate diversity and find amazing stories to include in our classrooms so our children and students will feel powerful in their place in the world.My guest is Dr. Casandra Henriquez, a TEDx speaker who's helped thousands of women for the past 11 years as a love coach. She’s also a mom on a mission! We met when I recommended a preschool for her daughter and I soon found out she’s a creative genius.Casandra is the creator of Zara and Ziggy books that follow the adventures of a little African-American princess and her dog. Casandra was called to create these books because she felt her daughter had no representation in the mainstream culture. Today we discuss diversity, representation, and kids’ stories that celebrate each and every student!Key takeawaysHow Casandra got called to create the princess Zara (00:00)Her daughter’s reaction to seeing a character like herself (04:36)Sharing the story and celebrating diversity in preschools (07:36)What it means to be a mom on a mission (09:53)How to find Zara and Ziggy and look out for new books (11:24)Get My FREE Resources For Your Preschool Journey:Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h)Start my FREE “7 Students in 7 Days” Challenge”Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journeyAdditional Resources:Get the new books from Zara & Ziggy: http://www.zaraandziggy.comHead over to Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating and a review. (We hope we’ve earned your 5 stars!)Follow me here:? Youtube? Facebook? Instagram? Blog