Maya and the Wiggles That Wouldn’t Wait: A Story About Self-Advocacy, Big Feelings, Learning Differently

Maya is curious, bright, and full of ideas-but sitting still all day at a classroom desk is harder than anyone realizes.Her feet tap. Her knees wiggle. Her thoughts move quickly. And the more energy Maya spends trying to look still, the harder it becomes to listen, remember, and show what she knows.When Maya finally finds the courage to tell her teacher what school feels like and what she needs, her teacher listens.Together, they discover movement-friendly seating, standing spaces, fidgets, quieter choices, and different ways to learn. Maya soon realizes something important: she was never the only child struggling quietly.Maya and the Wiggles That Wouldn't Wait is a warm, encouraging picture book about: - Self-advocacy and finding the words to ask for help- Big feelings and classroom overwhelm- Movement and different learning needs- Flexible learning environments- Confidence, belonging, and being understood- Recognizing that one way of learning does not fit every childPerfect for families, teachers, school counselors, and classrooms, this story opens gentle conversations about what children may need in order to feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.Maya's wiggles do not disappear.Instead, she learns that needing something different does not mean she is doing something wrong.Sometimes the bravest thing a child can do is say what they need.