Mona Liza Santos
BOOKS TO SHARE
I’ve always believed that books are meant to be shared. Sometimes, a story brings a family closer together. Other times, it helps a child understand a feeling, discover something new, or simply escape into a world of imagination.
When I began writing stories for my son, I never imagined how many books would eventually follow. What started with one story has grown into a collection exploring kindness, confidence, resilience, friendship, family, cultural identity, and all the little experiences that come with growing up.
But writing books has also made me think about how they reach children, and how meaningful it can be when someone takes the time to share one.
Making Room for More Stories
Through World Love Press, I hope to keep finding ways to connect children and families with books that encourage curiosity, emotional understanding, creativity, and kindness.
I enjoy opportunities to share stories through author readings, community events, and cultural celebrations. I also believe books deserve a place in everyday community life, whether that’s a classroom, a library, a neighborhood gathering spot, or a little free library where someone can discover a story unexpectedly.
To me, sharing books isn’t only about encouraging reading. It’s about making room for conversations, imagination, and moments that children and families can enjoy together.
Books for Schools, Counselors & Families
One area I’m especially interested in growing is helping teachers, school counselors, librarians, parents, and community organizations find stories that connect with the children they support.
With more than 40 children’s books exploring a wide range of themes, I know that different children and different settings call for different kinds of stories.
If you’re looking for books about emotional literacy, confidence, managing big feelings, kindness, friendship, resilience, inclusion, or cultural identity, I’d be happy to help you select titles that fit your needs.
I also welcome inquiries about personalized Emotional Literacy Book Bundles. These aren’t fixed packages. I can work with you to put together a collection based on your children’s ages, interests, and learning goals.
Perhaps you’re a teacher planning a classroom read-aloud, a school counselor looking for stories that can help begin conversations, or a parent hoping to encourage confidence and emotional understanding at home. I’d love to hear what you’re looking for and suggest books that might be a good fit.
As World Love Press continues developing, I also hope to explore more discussion guides, activities, and creative learning resources that can help families and educators build on the stories they share.
A Little Kindness Can Travel Through a Book
I’ve learned that a book doesn’t have to be new, expensive, or elaborate to be meaningful. Sometimes, a well-loved story passed along to another child can become a new favorite.
It’s one of the reasons I value book-sharing opportunities and the simple idea of giving stories another home.
I hope to continue supporting literacy through community connections, storytelling experiences, and opportunities that encourage children to discover the joy of reading.
I may have started writing books for my own son, but I’ve come to appreciate how many other children and families can find something meaningful in a story.
And if sharing a book can help someone feel encouraged, included, or a little more understood, that’s something worth continuing.
Let’s Share More Stories
If you’re a teacher, school counselor, librarian, parent, or community organizer interested in children’s books, personalized book bundles, author visits, or possible literacy collaborations, I’d be happy to hear from you.
Tell me a little about your children, students, or program, and we can explore which stories might be most helpful.
I believe the joy of reading grows when we share it. And there’s always room for one more story.