Bilingual Story Time with Children's Author Kim Joyce with Carmen Rios
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EXCITING NEWS!
Kim Joyce, local children’s book author has exciting news! A NEW Spanish Edition of her first children’s book I’ve Lost My Imagination! will be released in August 2026 just in time for back-to-school planning! In addition, both original books will include teacher and parent resources available that support bilingual, dual-language immersion, and ESL programs!
Join us at Fred & June's Books in Mooresville as we welcome children's author Kim Joyce along with Carmen Rios who will be translating the book 'Stetson's Unplugged ABC's Book' in Spanish on Saturday, September 26th at 10:15am! Kim will be staying with us until 11:15am to chat and sign copies of her book!
BOOK SUMMARIES
I’ve Lost My Imagination!
¡He perdido mi imaginación!
SPANISH EDITION:
Bilingual, dual-language immersion, and ESL Program Support
The NEW I’ve Lost Imagination - Spanish Edition (¡He perdido mi imaginación!) will serve as a vital resource in cultural connection, bilingual literacy and as an added resource for heritage speakers to maintain their first language, too. The English and Spanish versions of I’ve Lost My Imagination! and ¡He perdido mi imaginación! are two separate books rather than a single bilingual version. They provide a bridge for family literacy where parents and children can read the two versions side-by-side to learn together.
For 5-to-11-year-olds and because these are picture books, they transition from basic vocabulary to complex storytelling and character development. This age group is ideal for use of the books within dual-language classrooms, early independent readers, and parents seeking to build sustained bilingual fluency.
Also, because the NEW, I’ve Lost Imagination - Spanish Edition (¡He perdido mi imaginación!) is a fully separate edition, the biggest asset is that it provides an immersive, 100% Spanish-language experience without the distraction of English text on the page. This also makes it highly valuable for classrooms, bilingual households, and libraries looking to build their Spanish-only collections.
Stetson shares his favorite unplugged activities in an ABC book format. These activities are not in front of a screen or monitor, and do not use a handheld device, gaming console, tablet, laptop or computer. Stetson learned at a very young age how important it is to engage in physical play and movement away from technology. Unplugged activities and play foster creativity, improve social skills, and have both physical and mental health benefits, while building a strong foundation for learning and well-being that screens may impede.
About the author:
Kimberlye Joyce is a mother, an educator and a lifelong learner. Early in her career, she served as a speech and language pathologist for K-12 children in public schools addressing the needs of both diverse and special needs learners. She was also a leader serving children at her church directing bible school and children's choirs from pre-school age and beyond.
After a successful career as a speech and language pathologist, she completed additional graduate work to continue her educational career as an instructional designer developing educational and training materials for a wide range of adult learners around the world for leading higher education institutions, non-profit, and corporate clients. She has been an outstanding role model for her own children, those learners she has worked with attending both public and religious institutions, and adult learners in the corporate world.
Keep up with the author:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.joyce.125/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyejoyce
Kim Joyce, local children’s book author has exciting news! A NEW Spanish Edition of her first children’s book I’ve Lost My Imagination! will be released in August 2026 just in time for back-to-school planning! In addition, both original books will include teacher and parent resources available that support bilingual, dual-language immersion, and ESL programs!
Join us at Fred & June's Books in Mooresville as we welcome children's author Kim Joyce along with Carmen Rios who will be translating the book 'Stetson's Unplugged ABC's Book' in Spanish on Saturday, September 26th at 10:15am! Kim will be staying with us until 11:15am to chat and sign copies of her book!
BOOK SUMMARIES
I’ve Lost My Imagination!
¡He perdido mi imaginación!
SPANISH EDITION:
Bilingual, dual-language immersion, and ESL Program Support
The NEW I’ve Lost Imagination - Spanish Edition (¡He perdido mi imaginación!) will serve as a vital resource in cultural connection, bilingual literacy and as an added resource for heritage speakers to maintain their first language, too. The English and Spanish versions of I’ve Lost My Imagination! and ¡He perdido mi imaginación! are two separate books rather than a single bilingual version. They provide a bridge for family literacy where parents and children can read the two versions side-by-side to learn together.
For 5-to-11-year-olds and because these are picture books, they transition from basic vocabulary to complex storytelling and character development. This age group is ideal for use of the books within dual-language classrooms, early independent readers, and parents seeking to build sustained bilingual fluency.
Also, because the NEW, I’ve Lost Imagination - Spanish Edition (¡He perdido mi imaginación!) is a fully separate edition, the biggest asset is that it provides an immersive, 100% Spanish-language experience without the distraction of English text on the page. This also makes it highly valuable for classrooms, bilingual households, and libraries looking to build their Spanish-only collections.
Stetson shares his favorite unplugged activities in an ABC book format. These activities are not in front of a screen or monitor, and do not use a handheld device, gaming console, tablet, laptop or computer. Stetson learned at a very young age how important it is to engage in physical play and movement away from technology. Unplugged activities and play foster creativity, improve social skills, and have both physical and mental health benefits, while building a strong foundation for learning and well-being that screens may impede.
About the author:
Kimberlye Joyce is a mother, an educator and a lifelong learner. Early in her career, she served as a speech and language pathologist for K-12 children in public schools addressing the needs of both diverse and special needs learners. She was also a leader serving children at her church directing bible school and children's choirs from pre-school age and beyond.
After a successful career as a speech and language pathologist, she completed additional graduate work to continue her educational career as an instructional designer developing educational and training materials for a wide range of adult learners around the world for leading higher education institutions, non-profit, and corporate clients. She has been an outstanding role model for her own children, those learners she has worked with attending both public and religious institutions, and adult learners in the corporate world.
Keep up with the author:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.joyce.125/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyejoyce
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