In addition to her book signing, Stacy is offering a drop-in “Kindness to the Community” station with a poster board on an easel where kids and adults can add sticky notes sharing how you can help or show kindness in the community.

Stacey Montgomery is a writer and educator who creates guided journals that help kids build confidence, self-awareness, and social-emotional skills. She is the founder of Believe and Be Brave, where she teaches self-esteem workshops and designs tools that help students feel strong, seen, and capable. Stacey is the author of several guided journals for kids, including How Can I Make A Difference? and What’s Your Super Power?Her work is inspired by her son, Isaiah, who reminds her every day of the power of believing in yourself. She lives in Aurora, Illinois, with her husband, Harold, and their son.

About How Can I Make A Difference?
How Can I Make A Difference? is a guided journal that helps kids see their worth and discover how they can make a difference. It supports self-esteem and encourages kids to explore volunteerism through writing, reading, and coloring activities that prompt reflection on their strengths, values, and experiences helping others. Whether kids are new to volunteering or already involved, the journal inspires goal setting, confidence, and meaningful action that makes a positive impact on the people around them.