Let Them Shine

"Let Them Shine will remind readers that relationships are at the heart of education. Dr. Haggood’s stories provide the opportunity to engage in real conversations about complicated issues. We must be ready to discuss the importance of trust, compassion, equity, empathy and acceptance and the crucial roles they play in our children’s education." —Lisa Murphy, author of Lisa Murphy on Being Child Centered, and CEO & founder of Ooey Gooey Inc.

“In Let Them Shine, Dr. Michael Alan Haggood welcomes you wholeheartedly into the world of inner-city educators who so love the children that no barrier can stand against them. Dr. Haggood will draw you in to puzzle out solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems, pull for the underdogs and rejoice when whole school communities unite to create miracles out of love for the children.” —Holly Elissa Bruno, MA, JD, award-winning, bestselling author, international keynoter, radio host

“Stories from the field are so inspiring and necessary for deepening our capacity to develop relationships with children and in turn shape our future. I’m already thinking of how to incorporate the book into the program I administer and the course I teach. Bravo!” —Michelle St. Germaine, assistant director, California Early Childhood Mentor Program

“Organized around twelve traits, Let Them Shine is ideal for use with study groups and book clubs. All stories accurately portray adversity and are ultimately inspirational, making Let Them Shine unreservedly recommended for community, school district, college and university library Teacher Education collections.” —The Midwest Book Review, The Education Shelf