Kindergarten teacher Ellen Javernick has published more than 20 illustrated children’s books. The Loveland resident’s first book, What If Everybody Did That?, has sold more than a million copies.
She recently published her newest book, titled Awesome of the Day. It tells the story of a boy named Andrew who has one bad day after the next – until he learns to change his outlook.
Ellen teaches at Garfield Elementary School in Loveland. She says she wants her books to inspire positive behavior in kids without getting overly sappy.
She joined Erin O’Toole earlier this year to talk about what inspired her newest book and how – at age 87 – she continues to find energy that matches that of her young students.
We’re listening back to that conversation today as part of In The NoCo’s Holiday Book Club – our annual look back at some of the year’s most fascinating titles by Colorado authors.
Find more information and links to our 2025 list of books here.
