For A Love Of Laughter And Starfish

About the Book

This book tells the story of a young student teacher in Ms. Jackson's first-grade classroom. The stories flow with a creative and imaginative passion for children and the importance of their education. Compassion for children's voices as well as the author's own emotional struggle with the realities of life in the classroom, now seen from an outsider's perspective, make this collection of five works a powerful testament to the courage, enthusiasm, and idealism of youth.

About the Author

Garret Westlake was born in Nashville, Tennessee to his parents, Mark and Peggy Westlake. His younger sister, Carolyn, is in her first year at Guilford College in North Carolina. He has a love for animals, particularly for his boxer dog, Mocha. Garret’s passions include Ultimate Frisbee, the outdoors, and writing. He is driven most out of love for laughter, friends, and family.