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“Big feelings are not bad feelings. They are just big.”
Daniel Ortiz
AuthorFormer teacherSpeaker
Charlotte, North Carolina
Daniel Ortiz writes stories for kids who are learning to handle big feelings. His graphic-novel style books are used in classrooms and counselors’ offices across the Carolinas, and his assemblies on resilience have reached more than 40,000 students.
Books
Thunder in My Chest
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The Worry Jar
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When I Feel Small
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The Calm-Down Corner
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Brave Like Mateo
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Butterflies Before the Big Game
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It’s Okay to Ask
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Sunny Side Feelings
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The Worry Monster Moves Out
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About Daniel
Daniel Ortiz writes stories for kids who are learning to handle big feelings. His graphic-novel style books are used in classrooms and counselors’ offices across the Carolinas, and his assemblies on resilience have reached more than 40,000 students.
He offers in-person and virtual visits, and every visit comes with a free classroom guide.
He offers in-person and virtual visits, and every visit comes with a free classroom guide.
Grade levels: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, Adults & educators
Visits & topics
- Social-emotional learning
- Courage & resilience
- Overcoming challenges
Speaking topics
Finding hope in hard times
How a book is made, from idea to printed page
Writing your own story: a hands-on workshop
How a book is made, from idea to printed page
Writing your own story: a hands-on workshop
What a visit looks like
A typical visit is a 45-minute assembly followed by classroom workshops. Virtual visits are available. I bring books for a signing and a free discussion guide for teachers.
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