'The Monster at Recess': New Children's Book Champions Acceptance, Outside and Within

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ Heartlab Press Inc. is pleased to announce the upcoming publication of Shira Potter's children's book, "The Monster at Recess."

Written for young people starting to grow into their own skins, "TheMonster at Recess" features misfit Sophie, criticized by the adults atGrey Stone Day School and bullied or downright ignored by classmates.Desperate to fit in, Sophie does everything she can to be accepted,including changing her appearance.

The playground at Grey Stone has a special secret thoughit's sharedwith the monster students of Monstmasta Day School. Frightened by scaryrumours but miserable by her failed attempts at assimilation within thehuman class, Sophie ventures to the playground during the monsters'recess. There, among vibrant and lively monsters, she findsacceptance.

Potter wrote "The Monster at Recess" with hopes to show children theimportance of diversity and tolerance, and that a sense of belonging canbe found in the most unexpected places as well as the place that mattersthe most, within ourselves.

In both paperback and eBook forms, "The Monster at Recess" is a fun andcompelling book for children finding their place in the world. With arelease date set for December 21, 2017, it will be available on Amazonas well as major retailers.

Media contact:
Harry Bissett
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