Join the Office of Alumnae/i Relations for a Book Discussion with Alumna Sarah Wysochi ’12 on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021 at 6:00 pm ET via Zoom. Sarah will discuss the process of writing and publishing her book as well as reading passages and answering questions.
About the Book: Amelia and the Volcano is a book that uses the metaphor of an explosive parent as a volcano to share a young child’s experience of living in a tumultuous and sometimes violent home. Amelia and the Volcano is written so kids of all ages can relate and catch a glimpse of what life would be like to live with a volcano. The story reassures children that abuse is never their fault and that they are not alone.
About the Author: As a long-time educator, Sarah Wysocki has seen time and time again the power of a good story. As a child, Sarah loved to get lost in the adventures of her most beloved characters. Her favorite stories were always ones with characters she could relate to particularly little girls who found trouble no matter where they went or how hard they tried to avoid it. As a child, Sarah found trouble easily and often both at home and at school. Sarah Wysocki currently teaches math just outside of Washington, DC. Even in math class, there’s rarely a day that passes without a story being told. She loves to be both on the giving and receiving side of stories in her classroom. Stories are like little treasures that are everywhere just waiting to be found and shared with others.