Say hello to Melissa, the spirited and curious girl in the My Way Series! Through her adventures, Melissa teaches kids that it’s not about being perfect—it’s about being yourself and finding joy in the journey. The My Way series celebrates this individuality with engaging stories that inspire confidence, creativity, and a sense of self-worth.
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Meet My Way
NEW RELEASE
My Way to Being Me
New release in the My Way series—an inspirational story about confidence and growing up on your own terms.
- Spotlight on confidence & self-expression
- Ages 3–10
- Confidence-building SEL themes
- Warm, engaging illustrations
Meet the author
Elizabeth Cole
Elizabeth Cole is the pen name behind a collaborative team of educators, parents, and child development experts dedicated to creating engaging books that support children’s emotional growth and social-emotional learning. With over half a million books sold worldwide, many Elizabeth Cole titles have become Amazon #1 bestsellers, earning praise from parents, educators, counselors, and young readers alike. Drawing on expertise in psychology, early childhood education, and child development, the Elizabeth Cole team creates stories that help children navigate emotions such as frustration, anger, and anxiety while exploring important topics like kindness, diversity, resilience, and personal boundaries. Through relatable characters, vibrant illustrations, and practical life lessons, Elizabeth Cole's books have become trusted resources in classrooms and homes around the world.
For Kids
Magical stories
Fun and relatable stories and entertain and educate.
For Parents & Educators
Encourages emotional growth
Teaches core social learning skills.
Age-Appropriate
Perfect for ages 3-8
Simple enough for young children to understand, but meaningful enough for older kids to connect with.
For Everyone
Beautiful, engaging illustrations
Visuals that capture children’s attention while making big ideas easier for both little and big kids to understand.