The Systems Under My Bed

What do you do when the challenges in life feel like a tangled, dusty mess under your bed?

This newly revised 2nd edition, complete with a valuable vocabulary list, invites readers to join Koi and Freddie on a heartfelt and empowering journey.

Koi is having a hard time. It feels like one thing after another keeps happening, and the complex "systems" of life-at home, at school, and within the community-are overwhelming. But there's a powerful secret: even when you can't always control the tangled systems under your bed, you can choose to shine a light on them and find a new path forward.

This book introduces the invaluable skill of systems thinking from a non-technical, compassionate lens, exploring powerful topics like:

• Resilience and Persistence: Motivating young readers to keep pushing and succeed, no matter their circumstances.
• Social-Emotional Intelligence: Exploring how to find strength and courage by looking for the light, even when things are difficult.
• Intersectionality: Acknowledging the common environmental and contextual barriers that exist in the everyday lives of young readers.

The Systems Under My Bed is more than a story; it's an essential guide for any child learning to navigate life's complexities with courage and an empowered mindset.