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Joey's Story - a long way home
Book Description
A Long Way Home is the story of 6-year-old Joey and his life in foster care. Loosely based on the author’s life, this story chronicles young Joey’s journey through good and bad foster homes to reunite with his mother finally. Told in an engaging and age-appropriate manner, A Long Way Home teaches young children how to endure hardship and remain hopeful.
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Incredible
This book and witnessing your navigation through this journey are truly inspiring. I am so glad I had the chance to meet you during this time. When people receive this book, they will be incredibly inspired because if I am moved by what I have seen from you and this book, I know many others will be inspired too!
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Rodrick C. Johnson is a dedicated literacy coach, CEO, and founder of Energized Educator. With a deep-seated passion for reshaping educational spaces, Rodrick has spent over eight years honing strategies that empower educators and uplift urban youth, particularly Black boys, through culturally attuned behavior support and restorative practices. Driven by the belief that every educator can unlock “superpowers” within their classrooms, Rodrick’s work is about sparking lasting, positive transformations in school communities.