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Author Insight
Embracing Change and New Beginnings
This narrative captures the essence of resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity. Topsey, despite losing his vision, maintains his enthusiasm for teaching and sharing new skills with his students. The Turtle School, set in his cave, symbolizes a nurturing space for growth and creativity, where learning continues beyond physical limitations. The story highlights the importance of connection and support within a community, as Topsey and his students rekindle their bonds and share their summer experiences. Through art, Topsey not only imparts knowledge but also demonstrates the power of overcoming challenges, inspiring his students to embrace their own journeys.
Book Excerpt
Topsey
Topsey was excited. It was the end of summer, and school would start again next week! He was the teacher at the Turtle School, and last year he had four students: Waxie and Maxie, and Cheryl and Beryl. He would be so excited to see them again. Well, he couldn’t actually “see” them, because he had lost his vision earlier in the summer.
The Turtle School would be held in his cave, since he had plenty of room. He also had the art studio set up on one side, and he was going to teach his students how to paint. Mermaid had taught him how to paint this summer, as he was recovering from his injuries, and he wanted to show his students the techniques he had learned.
On the first day of school, his four students came right on time. They were all excited to see each other and their teacher. They were telling each other stories about what they had done during the summer. Topsey told them all about his accident and how he lost his vision.
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