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Colleen Yanez

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Website

https://www.adventuresofjackthedog.com

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Member Since

January 2009

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Colleen Yanez is the author of The Adventures of Jack the Dog: Lost in the Neighborhood, a heartwarming children’s story inspired by her real-life companion, Jack, a spirited cocker spaniel who used a wheelchair after a back injury. With a background as both an educator and life coach, Colleen combines her passion for teaching with her love of storytelling to create books that foster empathy, inclusion, and resilience in young readers.
Through her writing, school visits, and community events like the World Kindness Day Read Aloud, Colleen empowers children to embrace differences and celebrate friendship. Her work has been praised by bestselling author Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, for its uplifting message and educa ...more

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	The Adventures of Jack the Dog: Lost in the Neighborhood by Colleen Yanez (Goodreads Author), Kimberly Merritt (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adventures of Jack the Dog Activity Book: Coloring sheets, word searches, crafts, math puzzles, mazes and more! by Colleen Yanez (Goodreads Author), Kimberly Merritt (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ultimate Screen-Free(ish) Activity Book: 50+ Activities That Build Independence, Executive Functioning Skills, Creativity, and Confidence 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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