Vera Ahiyya was raised in El Paso, Texas with her wonderful mother and amazing grandparents. Vera has taught Kindergarten and first grade for the last 16 years. Her online presence is dedicated to influencing other educators by spreading her vast knowledge and love of inclusive children’s books. She is the author of Rebellious Read Alouds, a professional development book for educators. She is also the author of three picture books, You Have a Voice, KINDergarten, and Look How Much I've Grown in KINDergarten.

“An adorable set of tales to ease jitters and empower small children to welcome new experiences with open arms . . . The stories act as accessible overviews of what most U.S. children can expect when they enter a classroom for the first time.” —School Library Journal

Vera Ahiyya was raised in El Paso, Texas with her wonderful mother and amazing grandparents. Vera has taught Kindergarten and first grade for the last 16 years. Her online presence is dedicated to influencing other educators by spreading her vast knowledge and love of inclusive children’s books. She is the author of Rebellious Read Alouds, a professional development book for educators. She is also the author of three picture books, You Have a Voice, KINDergarten, and Look How Much I've Grown in KINDergarten.

“An adorable set of tales to ease jitters and empower small children to welcome new experiences with open arms . . . The stories act as accessible overviews of what most U.S. children can expect when they enter a classroom for the first time.” —School Library Journal