Dagmara SitekVisit www.couragetales.com for freebies, and helpful resources on emotional intelligence and bullying prevention for kids! Dagmara Sitek is a Montreal-based mother of two, who is committed to children's education and emotional well-being. She is passonate about teaching children valuable social and emotional life lessons through her beautifully illustrated, meaningful, and relatable books about children in foster care. Her books are recommended by parents, teachers, school counselors, and social workers to help children overcome social and emotional challenges effectively! Born in Poland, and living in Canada, Dagmara Sitek wears many hats-a mom, a wife, and a digital marketer in her 9-to-5 world. She jumped into writing kids' books about foster care and difficulties because she realized something important - not all kids get a fair shot at life. Her debut as an author merges childhood passions with a new mission - to bring hope and awareness to children's struggles and to create deep books for kids about feelings."Loris Opens Up His Heart" by Dagmara Sitek was inspired by the tragic story of 8-year-old Kamilek from Czestochowa, who died due to mistreatment by his stepfather. It is a testament to the power of empathy and compassion. It models positive interactions and helps kids put themselves in someone else's shoes. More importantly, it encourages them to help one another and overcome fears. Read More Read Less