Go Where YOU Grow!™

The Go Where YOU Grow!™ Residency is an author-led Social Emotional Learning and literacy experience designed for elementary students.

Author Liza May Read coaches students using her book, Go Where YOU Grow!, as the foundation of the residency, guiding them through interactive storytelling, discussion, and creative reflection.

Through the program, students explore essential life skills such as:

• Emotional awareness

• Resilience and perseverance

• Empathy and relationships

• Patience and personal growth

• Gratitude and self-confidence

Using the Go Where YOU Grow! book series, students learn to recognize the difference between their character (feelings and reactions) and their author (their ability to make thoughtful choices).

Each participating student receives:

• A copy of Go Where YOU Grow!

• An Author Book for journaling and reflection

• Classroom SEL tools, including the QUILL Method™

• Weekly recaps sent to teachers and caregivers

This residency strengthens literacy while building emotional intelligence that positively impacts the entire school community.

By the end of the program, students do not just learn stories—they learn how to author their own growth.

The Author Mentality Project™

The Author Mentality Project™ is a customized Social Emotional Learning and creative expression program designed for middle students.

Students explore identity, self-awareness, and personal responsibility through writing forms that reflect youth voice and culture, including:

• Poetry

• Spoken word

• Personal narratives

• Letters to self

Throughout the program, students learn to shift from a victim mentality to an author mentality, understanding that while they cannot control every circumstance, they can choose how they write their next chapter.

The program culminates in the creation of a published student anthology, customized for each school. Every participant becomes a published author, receiving a professionally printed book showcasing their collective work.

MIRROR

Meet Yourself. Become the Author of Your Life.

A Social and Emotional Learning Program for High School Students

MIRROR is a transformative social and emotional learning (SEL) program designed to help high school students better understand themselves, overcome limiting beliefs, and become the authors of their own lives.

Through the MIRROR book, guided self-reflection, and practical activities, students explore three essential keys to personal growth: Self-Awareness, Clarity, and Courage.

Students are introduced to the Character vs. Author Framework, which teaches them to recognize the difference between reacting to life’s circumstances and intentionally choosing how to respond.

They also learn the QUILL Method™, a practical five-step emotional regulation tool that empowers them to pause, understand their emotions, make intentional choices, and take ownership of their future.

The goal of MIRROR is simple: To help students discover who they are, challenge the stories that hold them back, and develop the confidence and emotional skills to create a life that reflects their authentic selves.