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Terri Kelley, M.Ed, is the author of the series of Writing Is a Process books, many other children’s picture books, as well as of the chapter book series, Gingerly. Her passion for writing and reading began when she was a very young girl. She was raised in Copperas Cove, Texas where she grew up in the country with horses and lots of freedom to explore her environment. It was an idyllic childhood.
Terri is the mother of three. Her kids are all grown now and living happy and responsible lives of their own. Terri raised her kids in Granbury, TX and Tomball, TX. Both of these communities offered excellent schools and a country atmosphere that Terri enjoys. Terri still has ties to both towns as well as friends in both places.
As an adult, Terri has held a couple of different careers. Her first teaching job was with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Houston, TX. Her next one was as a teacher and reading specialist in Tomball, TX. It was while she taught that she became aware of the kinds of books children enjoyed reading. She also noticed areas in need of good children’s books. You will find many of her books respond to these needs.
Terri is very happily married to her best friend, Michael. Together, they live in Oakridge, OR with their black Labrador, Oliver. Terri and Michael enjoy traveling together, fishing, going to the movies, and, of course, reading great books. They have many good friends with whom they enjoy spending time as well.
If you would like to write to Terri, please visit her author’s bookstore at www.terrikelleybooks.com or send an email to terri@terrikelleybooks.com.
She will make every effort to reply to your email as soon as she is able.
Thank you and happy reading!
Reviewed by Michelle Robertson for Readers' Favorite
We're Different it is True: 2nd Edition (Illustrations Completely Revised) by Terri Kelley is a colorful, compassionate story book, which introduces a child to the educational as well as emotional concept of differences. The book also helps children cope with physiological and emotional issues pertaining to being unique from others.
Children love to view vibrant colors in their story books and are attracted to pictures that relate to them. The author and illustrator have provided both within the story. Children also love rhyming sentences because they are often easier for children to read and comprehend. The author's entire story is made up of rhyming sentences, making the story more child friendly and fun. Terri Kelley teaches children that uniqueness within a person is not unusual because everyone is different in their own way. For example: Terri explains that although your classmates or friends may look different, what makes them the same as you is the fact that you like each other and are friends, regardless of the other person's appearance.
Not one adult or child in this world is exactly the same as the other, not even twins. We all have differences that make us special and unique. The author teaches us it's not important that something or someone looks different, but that you enjoy it, or enjoy the person's friendship. As the saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover." A teacher or parent could use this book as a reference to teach the importance of not judging a person by their looks or different lifestyle, but only on how they make you feel.
