First published 2023
ABC News journalist Deborah Roberts opens this tribute collection with a simple truth: every person can identify an educator who shaped their path. Roberts brings together notable figures including Oprah Winfrey, Jenna Bush Hager, Robin Roberts, Brooke Shields, Octavia Spencer, Rachael Ray, and Misty Copeland to share personal stories about transformative classroom moments. Each contributor reveals how specific teachers unlocked new perspectives, revealed hidden talents, or sparked lifelong passions. The essays explore the gap between a teacher's daily work and their lasting influence, showing how classroom interactions ripple through decades. Roberts demonstrates that educators rarely understand the full scope of their impact on students who carry these lessons into adulthood. The collection celebrates the unrecognized heroes who guide young minds toward their potential.
Genres: education, non-fiction, biography-memoir, inspirational
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, inspirational
192 pages · Hardcover · Andscape Books