A Girl Named October

Can empathy be, taught? The importance of empathy and its impact are, explored in A Girl Named October. The title character, October, is ever present, as the narrator navigates, a life without realizing how even, the smallest memories, interactions, and expressions can impact a very large, and often imposing, world. Touching the world is no longer an abstract idea, but a concrete action that reveals how everything we do, affects everyone around us. Lighthearted in its approach, but powerful in its message, this book tells, a story that will spur conversations with children and adults alike.