Ever wake up and not know where you are? Not sure if your homework is due today or tomorrow? Can't remember if you have hockey practice tonight? Forgot your homework at your Mom's and now you re at your Dad's and can't get it done? Welcome to the world of Mark and Evan ever since their parent's divorce their lives and schedules have been scrambled leaving them feeling confused, frustrated and even a little angry with their parents for getting a divorce. But with time, effort and the assistance of their parents and Mark's teacher Mrs. DeMott, Mark and Evan get a little more organized, learn ways to better keep track of what's on their plate helping them to do better in school, and most importantly, start to come to terms with their parents divorce.
Carol Gordon Ekster's first published children's book, "Where Am I Sleeping Tonight?-A Story of Divorce", Boulden Publishing, 2008, was inspired by one special former student who lived the schedule described in the book. The book was a finalist for About.com's Readers'Choice Awards for Best Children's Book for Single Parent Families, 2012. Another of her stories was in Library Sparks magazine, February 2010. And her newest picture book,"Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room", is on the debut list of Character Publishing, December 2011. Watch the book trailer at this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IQeZaDUpt4&feature=youtube_gdata
After 35 years of teaching, Carol is retired. She now works on her writing and book promotion, and has supervised student teachers for a local college. She is excited that her writing gives her another way to communicate with children. Find out more at
www.carolgordonekster.com
