About the author

Maggie Jamerson is a small business owner, classroom educator, mother, and now a writer! Teaching is her passion, and she's translated her interactive and enjoyable classroom lessons into this book. Her hope is that it will not only entertain but also spark curiosity and encourage personal growth in each reader. She is blessed with a fantastic husband, two incredible children, and a fabulous community of extended family friends.

Maggie started Remarkable Readers in June 2021 where she and hired licensed teachers tutor students in reading and math. They guarantee their students will improve 4-6 months in learning growth in 8 weeks. They have helped over 350+ students with a 100% success rate!

Maggie's website is https://www.remarkablereaders.co and Amazon page is https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DBHJXD8Q/about.

Lesson Summary

In a conversation with Morgen, children's author Maggie Jamieson discusses her journey from being a teacher and small business owner to writing children's books. The main points covered are:

• Her teaching methods and the inspiration behind her phonics-focused book to help children learn to read.
• Plans for future books in the series with educational themes and diverse characters.
• The influence of regional dialects and language variations in teaching reading.
• The impact of masks during COVID-19 on language development.
• The essential role of early language exposure for children.
• The challenges and strategies of self-publishing a book, including marketing and collaborations.

The text also delves into the strategies Maggie used to promote her book:

• Employing social media, newsletters, and a Facebook group for audience engagement.
• Building a launch team for her book.
• Accumulating positive Amazon reviews for improved visibility.

Maggie's dedication to teaching, commitment to personal growth, and her business, Remarkable Readers, offering tutoring services for reading and math, are highlighted.

The importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and gratitude for support are emphasized.