Book clubs & Conversations
Every Family Has a Story.
Every Conversation Has the Power to Change One.
Nanny Next Door is more than a novel.
It is an invitation to explore the joys, challenges, and complexities of raising children in today's rapidly changing world.
Inspired by extraordinary true experiences, the novel opens the door to meaningful conversations about caregiving, childhood, resilience, trust, belonging, and the remarkable people who help shape the next generation.
Whether your group meets in a neighborhood living room, a public library, a school, or online, I'd love to join your conversation.
Let's Read Together
I enjoy connecting with readers from all walks of life.
Every book club discussion becomes a shared conversation where stories lead to ideas, questions become insights, and different perspectives enrich us all.
Bring the Conversation to Your Community
Whether you're a neighborhood book club, public library, school, conference organizer, or community organization, I'd be honored to join your discussion.
Together we'll explore not only the novel but the bigger questions about childhood, caregiving, resilience, and the communities we build around our children.
Available for:
📚 Book Clubs
📖 Libraries
🎓 Colleges & Universities
🏫 Schools
⛪ Faith Communities
👩 Women's Organizations
🏛 Community Groups
🌎 International Readers
Chapter Summaries
Get a sneak peek into the contents of the book with these chapter summaries. Each summary provides a brief overview of the key concepts and takeaways from each chapter.
Author Bio
Learn more about the author of the book, including their background, experience, and motivation for writing this book. You'll also find links to their other works and social media profiles.
Testimonials
Read what others are saying about this book and the impact it has had on their lives. These testimonials offer real-world examples of how the principles outlined in the book can be applied in a variety of situations.
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Discussion Topics
Raising Children Today
The Invisible Caregivers
The Invisible Caregivers
How has childhood changed?
What challenges are today's parents facing that previous generations never imagined?
The Invisible Caregivers
The Invisible Caregivers
The Invisible Caregivers
Nannies.
Teachers.
Grandparents.
Coaches.
Mentors.
The people who quietly help shape a child's future.
Trust
The Invisible Caregivers
Childhood Around the World
How do families build it?
How do caregivers earn it?
How do children learn it?
Childhood Around the World
Childhood Around the World
Childhood Around the World
Lessons I've learned while living, working, studying, and traveling across more than 65 countries.
What can different cultures teach us about raising children?
Storytelling & Healing
Childhood Around the World
Storytelling & Healing
How stories create empathy.
How literature starts conversations.
Why fiction sometimes tells the deepest truths.
Women Supporting Women
Childhood Around the World
Storytelling & Healing
Professional caregivers.
Working mothers.
Stay-at-home parents.
Grandparents.
How can we better support one another?
Why These Conversations Matter
I have spent much of my life caring for children, working with families, teaching students, and traveling the world.One lesson continues to stand out:Children thrive when the adults in their lives feel supported, connected, and willing to learn from one another. I hope that Nanny Next Door becomes more than a novel. I hope it becomes the beginning of meaningful conversations in homes, schools, libraries, and communities everywhere.
In person or online
I offer conversations in a format that works best for your group.
Virtual
Perfect for readers anywhere in the world.
Interactive Zoom discussions.
Flexible scheduling.
In Person
- Libraries
- Independent bookstores
- Community centers
- Schools
- Universities
- Women's organizations
- Literary festivals
- Conferences
The Art of DIscussion
Discussion Guide
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
Book clubs receive a complimentary
downloadable discussion guide featuring:
- Reflection questions
- Character discussions
- Conversation starters
- Family discussion prompts
- Suggested companion resources
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
- Which character surprised you the most?
- What qualities make someone a trusted caregiver?
- How has parenting changed over the past generation?
- What role should communities play in raising children?
- What can we learn from caregiving traditions around the world?
- How did the novel challenge your assumptions about wealth, privilege, or family life?
- What does "home" really mean?
The Village Project
Because no one should have to raise a child alone.
Imagine every event ending with one simple question:
"What can our community do to make childhood just a little better?"
Some communities might talk about mental health.
Others about foster care.
Others about grandparents raising grandchildren.
Others about digital safety.
Others about human trafficking prevention.
The book becomes the catalyst—but the real outcome is that people leave with new ideas, stronger connections, and a renewed commitment to the children in their own communities.
