STACEY MARSHALL is a best-selling author, public speaking coach, and speech-language pathologist. She loves helping kids (and grown-ups) of all ages communicate with confidence and courage in school and beyond. She has coached both student and professional athletes in media-best practices, and is a winner of the Women Executives International Speak-Out. She earned her BA in English from Duke University and her MS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Every child (and grown-up) needs to read this delightful story about how to speak with confidence and courage in any situation!

“The perfect story to entertain readers and give them a boost of bravery.” -Karin Larson, Author of Alphabet Zoo

Every child in Ms. Berrycastle‛s class is excited for the first day of school-every child except Katie. As the newcomer in school, poor Katie feels like she‛s swallowed a bowlful of butterflies!

Whether it‛s participating in class, presenting at show-and-tell, or joining in lunchtime chats, Katie finds herself shrinking with fear. But everything changes when a remarkable superhero swoops in, equipped with his incredible, fear-squishing shoes!

Through captivating, fun-filled storytelling and whimsical illustrations, Captain Courage & the Fear-Squishing Shoes will enable kids to:

• Look and feel as brave as a superhero in school and beyond;
• Attain confident communication skills
• Take a transformative and heartwarming adventure with Katie, discovering how to conquer worries and self-doubt