MARGUERITE BOOKS
“With every book, we open ourselves to the possibility of a new beginning.” Georgianna Karamitos
Our Commitment to EDUCATION AND TO FAMILIES
Our Vision
What types of books do you offer?
We offer a variety of children’s books which help provide a voice for those who may otherwise be unable to use their own. Our books focus on bringing awareness to special needs, as well as to the importance of creating a trauma-informed society. Our books also include education materials targeting speech, language and communication skills development. All of our materials are designed to support families, educators and various organizations working with youth.
How can I support children with special needs?
Supporting children with special needs involves understanding their unique challenges, providing tailored resources, and fostering an inclusive environment that promotes their growth and learning.
What is your mission regarding children’s education?
Our mission is to empower children through engaging literature ensuring every child has access to the resources they need to thrive.
Can schools partner with your organization?
Yes, schools can partner with us to access our resources, collaborate on educational initiatives, and promote our books as part of their curriculum, enhancing support for students and families.
Our Mission
We strive to empower children through stories and educational resources which hopefully resonate and cater to their unique needs and experiences.
Our Vision
To create a world where every child has access to the stories and the tools they need for learning and growth, regardless of their background.
Our Values
We believe in inclusivity, compassion, and the transformative power of education for all children.
Meet the Founder/Author
Georgianna Karamitos
My life’s work and purpose have always been centered around helping give a voice to those who may be unable to use or find their own. I have been fortunate to carry several different roles throughout my life: as an elementary and high school teacher, a family lawyer, as well as a trauma-certified conflict management coach, facilitator, mediator and trainer who is passionate about helping families, schools, organizations and youth thrive through adversity. I also provide consulting services to families and schools for speech, language and communication skills development. The most important role, however, which I have carried throughout my life, is that of mother to my two beautiful children, Anthony (17) and Evianna (12) who are my life’s greatest inspirations, loves and blessings.
My books, my heart’s work, The Lock, The Key and The Missing Piece, consist of a 3-part true story series which is based on my son’s journey; a journey which was filled with overwhelm, uncertainty and confusion as we found ourselves in an unknown world of various diagnoses. These books are, however, meant to provide hope and comfort to children and families navigating their way through similar challenges. The Courage to Be Me, explores the world of a child who often feels his actions and behavior are misunderstood while My Heavy Backpack, explores the lives of various children who have to face traumatic experiences. Both of these books will hopefully provide a powerful lens for educators and adults who can gain a greater empathic insight into the lives of such children.
In addition to my 5 books, I have authored Stepping Stones: Educational Activities for Speech, Language and Communication Skills Development: Volumes I & II (over 300 pages each). These two volumes contain 80 activities, on 10 different categories of learning. These materials are based on over 15 years of research, consultation with experts, in the area of speech and language acquisition, professional experience as a teacher, and personal experience based on working daily with my son who was diagnosed with Apraxia of Speech, along with a multitude of other diagnoses. These volumes are my passion project which I created during a time when I felt overwhelmed, helpless and isolated in a world which had too many questions and too few answers. Hopefully, these materials created through a neuroscience lens, can now provide a source of hope and direction for other parents, but also for educators and others working with youth of all capabilities, both non-verbal and verbal.
All of my books and materials are a division of my publishing company, Marguerite Books, based in Canada.
Meet the Illustrator
Petros Stylianopoulos
All of these children’s books and speech, language and communication skills development volumes, would not have been possible without my collaboration with an amazingly talented illustrator, Petros Stylianopoulos. He carefully designed every vibrant illustration which is found in all of these materials in an attempt to bring to life the stories and the lessons found within these pages. His daughter, Demi, can actually be found illustrated within these pages, as well, in The Missing Piece! His portfolio includes a wide range of projects, beyond children’s literature, and he can be reached at petestyles007@gmail.com. He is based in Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.