Jo-Marie, a retired, award-winning educator, shares life lessons through her books with children ages nine through fourteen.  Her first series, Adi’s World, helps children deal with real-life challenges such as leadership, teamwork, trust, and dealing with bullies. Jo-Marie draws her stories and characters from her life experiences: developing from a shy, socially-clumsy girl into a leader and teacher; experiencing the joys and concerns of raising two amazing sons; and stepping out of the familiar educational arena into the world of writing and entrepreneurial business. She can be reached through her website: www.josjourney.com and at jos_journey@yahoo.com.