Authorpreneur Dashboard – Rich Samuels
SoupChad
Children's Books
Chad loves soup—he’s obsessed with it—in fact, it’s the only thing he’ll eat. At first, his new friends at Wickshire Middle School think he’s a little strange, but when he starts Soup Club, it becomes a sensation, with members proudly sporting soup-inspired nicknames like Noodle, Chowder, and Matzo Ball. But SoupChad takes his fame a bit too far when he starts bullying kids who choose to like salad.
And so begins the great Wickshire School Soup versus Salad War!
Featuring 11 hilarious illustrations by Sam Rapp and engaging, relatable characters, SoupChad is for anyone who loves a fun story about growth, friendship, and finding one's place in the world, whether they like soup, salad—or even sandwiches!
Great for all ages!
Book Bubbles from SoupChad
A Fun Look at a Timely Subject
For kids 8-13, SoupChad is a book that's both hilarious and meaningful. In a time when even using the word "tolerance" is sometimes seen as triggering and even offensive, SoupChad is simply about a boy who likes soup—and decides to bully kids who like salad. One critic wondered, "Is this REALLY about soup?" Yes. It is.
Getting What I Deserve
Teens
Would you forgive your worst enemy?
For an entire year, Mark made Charlie's life lonely and miserable. But the first day of summer vacation brings a shocking twist: Mark comes to his door to apologize and seek friendship. Torn between fear and a flicker of hope, Charlie must face a heart-wrenching decision: Can he trust his former tormentor, or is this just another cruel game?
Getting What I Deserve is a powerful story about navigating toxic friendships, rebuilding self-confidence, and confronting the lingering effects of bullying. This captivating journey will resonate with anyone who has ever faced the complexities of growing up and the search for true meaning in human connection.
Book Bubbles from Getting What I Deserve
Would You Forgive?
Bullying is rarely simple in middle school but 13-year-old Charlie survives a school year of relentless bullying with his hope intact and is determined to have a better experience next year. But on the first day of summer vacation, his worst enemy shows up at his doorstep asking for forgiveness. Charlie's unsure: is this a trick? is this sincere? Or is this something in between? At times heartbreaking but ultimately inspiring, I created "Getting What I Deserve" to capture the challenge we all face becoming confident and comfortable in our own skin.
