
ID Simpson is a curriculum developer with nearly 20 years of experience. She has a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction and a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Educational Technology. Throughout her career, her focus has been on Early Childhood Education. She believes the earlier you ignite a spark for learning with your child, the greater the possibility that the spark will turn into a flame. Her ultimate desire is to ignite a lifelong love of reading, writing, and learning for students. Her latest book, I’m Different. SO WHAT?!, is about Ace, a bulldog who recently moved with his Navy family to a new neighborhood. Ace had to stand up for himself when other dogs teased him. The book ends with a workbook with lessons for children, such as comprehension questions, word searches, and mazes. The book's Lexile Measure is 620L, and the age range is 4-99. The book teaches kids NOT to run from their uniqueness but rather to have the attitude: "I'm Different. So What?!”