Bowtie Brownlee Goes to School

About the Book

Robert Brownlee is beginning kindergarten this year at a new school. Today is his first day of school. Robert is known for his signature bow ties and is affectionately known as Bowtie Brownlee. He encounters a little problem when arriving at school to find not many other boys his age are wearing bow ties. In this story Bowtie models how to handle adversity and to feel good about being unique. Bowtie has an eventful day meeting his new teacher and a new friend. This is the first book of Bowtie’s journeys and adventures.

About the Author

Juli-ette Goldston has been an elementary teacher since 1999. Since then she has instilled a love of reading in many children. Her students have become published authors and a part of several book clubs in her classes. Juli-ette attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She earned her Master’s Degree in Reading Education from Mercer University. Later, she attended the University of Georgia earning a Specialist degree in Early Childhood Education. She still lives in the Alanta -Metropolitan area, teaching reading to elementary students. She enjoys taking her toddler son to the zoo, museums, and the playground. Most of all, she loves their book sharing time. Her son and his father inspired her to create the character Bowtie Brownlee. In her spare time she participates in a book club that she started over 10 years ago in her home.