Beth Schulman has devoted her life’s work to creating supportive, literacy rich learning environments for her young students. She teaches from the heart and believes every classroom should be a place where students feel respected and celebrated. She lives and teaches in the Philadelphia area. Schulman has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She has worked with professional teachers through The Penn Literacy Network at The University of Pennsylvania as a literacy coach and instructor since 1997. In addition, Schulman has been an adjunct professor of Child Development and Language Arts Instruction in the Master’s of Education Department at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia.
Schulman is the author of the children’s book Rosie, The Practically Perfect Puppy (2017) inspired by her dog and two sons and The Gold Mailbox, a memoir (2016). Her own personal story is reflected in The Cardboard Castle. In her memoir, Schulman writes, “We’re all shaped by our experiences. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without having lived through the trauma of my childhood. It wasn’t easy and there have
been many hurdles along the way. But my past has brought me to the place I am today, a place of compassion, love and deep gratitude.”
Schulman hopes The Cardboard Castle inspires that same compassion, love and deep gratitude in her young readers.