My Birthday Is Different This Year

The book is about a child named Madison. She is upset because she cannot celebrate her birthday the way she normally does every year. She has to celebrate her birthday differently because of the Pandemic in her country. Madison is crying and heartbroken. Her mom assures her that she will still have a great birthday. Madison planned some wonderful birthday activities despite the pandemic. She visited some of her favorite locations. She was able to visit her grandparents and wave to them through the window. Her favorite Aunt attended her birthday party virtually. By the end of the book, Madison had a great birthday.

There is a picture book at the end. The author creates a bonus section of the book with just pictures. The bonus section allows the young reader to create their personal story by looking at the pictures. Picture reading is a great first step for beginning readers. The art of picture reading helps to cultivate and spark the imagination of the young reader.

Alice M. Prince, Ed.D. is a proud native of St. Louis, Missouri, and a graduate of St. Louis University, where she received her Bachelor of Science. She went on to Webster University in St. Louis, where she obtained a Master of Arts in Communication Management with an emphasis on Crisis Communication. In her pursuit to achieve higher academic excellence, Dr. Prince went on to receive a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Dr. Prince is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards: Economic Empowerment, 2019; Excellence in Workforce Development, 2018; Community Trailblazer, 2018; Phenomenal Woman Award, 2017; Women Who Inspire, 2017; Phenomenal Women in Leadership, 2016. Dr. Prince is on the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She is the host and Executive Director of Good Morning Saint Louis television show. She is married to Carlton Prince, has three children, two dogs, and one grand dog. Dr. Prince is a notable Children's Author and loves to play the harp. She released a single on iTunes, "Issa Vibe."