{"id":534793,"date":"2026-06-09T02:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newjerseyheadlines.com\/news\/story\/534793\/author-nicole-manahan-bridges-the-representation-gap-for-blended-families-in-new-childrens-literature.html"},"modified":"2026-06-09T02:51:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:51:33","slug":"author-nicole-manahan-bridges-the-representation-gap-for-blended-families-in-new-childrens-literature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.northcarolinaheadlines.com\/news\/story\/534793\/author-nicole-manahan-bridges-the-representation-gap-for-blended-families-in-new-childrens-literature.html","title":{"rendered":"Author Nicole Manahan Bridges the “Representation Gap” for Blended Families in New Children’s Literature"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that research shows that children thrive when they see their own family structures reflected in the stories they read? Yet, many children’s books still lean heavily on traditional biological narratives and present many subjects in an assertive light, such as stepparenting.<\/p>\n

Today, author and educator Nicole Manahan addresses this gap with the release of I Love You Like You’re Mine<\/em>, a book specifically crafted to validate the experiences of step-families, adoptive families, and guardians.<\/p>\n

I Love You Like You’re Mine<\/em> shifts the focus from how a family is formed to how a family is maintained. By highlighting the “mommy moments” that occur every day, this book ensures a child will bond with their parent. Through everyday moments such as eating their vegetables, cheering from the sidelines of a game, and snuggling on the sofa, Manahan’s book illustrates that the “work” of parenting is what creates the “soul” of a parent.<\/p>\n

The book is particularly relevant for educators and counselors looking to foster inclusive environments, those who want every child to walk into a classroom or a library and feel like their home life is normal.This book is a tool for those conversations, helping children understand that love is built through consistency and care.<\/p>\n

The dedication of the book to Manahan’s own children Kaitlyn, Shaylee, and Riley underscores the personal authenticity behind the prose. It is a testament to the fact that being a “mom first” is a choice made every single day.<\/p>\n

Available on Amazon & Other Leading Book Stores for purchase: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0H4BRTFPH\/<\/a><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicole Manahan has been married to her husband Patrick Manahan for 18 years. They live in Edon, Ohio, with their son Nolan. He is the youngest of the 4 children and the only one they have together. The older 3 children are Nicole’s “step” children. Kaitlyn and her husband Brandt live in Edon, with 2 of their grandchildren, Beckett and Bodie. Shaylee and her husband Will live in the Columbus area with 2 more grandsons, Pierceson and Xavier. Riley lives in Toledo with his fiancée Kate. Kaitlyn, Shaylee, and Riley were the inspiration for this story.<\/p>\n

Book Name: I Love You Like You’re Mine<\/p>\n

Author Name: Nicole Manahan<\/p>\n

ASIN: B0H4BRTFPH<\/p>\n

Kindle Version: Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Phone:<\/strong> +1-281-807-3232
Address:<\/strong>2425 West Loop South
City:<\/strong> Houston
State:<\/strong> Texas
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/bookspublishingcompany.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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