
Always Near
Illustrating a children’s book about grief.

About the Illustrator.
About the Author.
Stephanie Spruce is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Red Bank, New Jersey. Stephanie has a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Georgian Court University. She has an undergraduate degree in Linguistics with a minor in Cognitive Science from Montclair State University. This is Stephanie’s first children’s book, titled Always Near, which is illustrated by her cousin Antonio B


About the Book.
“Always Near” is a story about a young playful girl Marie May who lost her father. Despite our loved ones being in Heaven, this story teaches us that they are always near and close to our hearts. Perfect for: children who are dealing with grief and loss.
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