RJ FINDS HIS SUPERPOWERS

About the Book

A compelling yet relatable narrative, RJ’s story is set against a backdrop of the real-life experiences faced by young learners, who must navigate the rigorous demands of both their academic and outside-the-classroom environments. Added to these are the pressures of managing relationships and more. Inspired by the true story of one boy, this book captures the author’s insights gleaned from encounters with her own grandson, an inventive adventurer. While brimming with the excitement and energy of any child his age, he is not without his struggles—a key one being his run-ins with Mathematics. Meanwhile, as a parental tool, these pages illustrate the impact of empowering children to turn their setbacks into triumphs. Drawing on the ‘skills as superpowers’ concept, Verghese conveys several foundational principles. She deconstructs them using easy-to-digest teachable moments—founded upon four widely-proven pillars, namely: POSITIVITY. FOCUS. PERSEVERANCE. ACTION

About the Author

Susan Verghese believes all children are ‘Superkids in the Making’. An educator, mother and a grandmother, Susan has personally observed the impact of mindset on a child’s ability to work through challenges. She noticed confident kids trust their own judgment, aren’t afraid to try new things even if they may fail, are more effective communicators and problem solvers, and have high self-esteem. This encouraged her to venture into writing short stories with the mission to encourage young children to embrace mistakes and to learn from them. Through her stories, she hopes to teach children skills of grit, perseverance, self-control, optimism, gratitude, social intelligence, and curiosity - critical skills greatly needed to live successfully in this rapidly changing, complex world of ours. This is her calling and passion.