Books

Writing for educators, learners, and the curious.

An illustrated growth-mindset guide for tweens and teens, alongside a body of scholarly work on SEL, inclusivity, and reading comprehension.

Illustrated stack of books representing Survival Mode and related titles

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Survival Mode: A Tween & Teen Guide to Growth Mindset—And Zombie Attacks!

Social-emotional learning meets post-apocalyptic fun in this illustrated, resilience-building guide. Written for tweens, teens, and the families navigating big emotions and even bigger growth — with practical mindset tools disguised as survival training.

  • Ages 9–14
  • Illustrated
  • SEL & Growth Mindset
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Books & Chapters

  • Strategies for Fostering Inclusivity, Respect, and Social-Emotional Learning in P-12 ClassroomsChapter Author · IGI Global · 2026
  • How school leaders can support teachers with program implementationChapter Author · IGI Global · 2021
  • Motivating Reading ComprehensionContributor · Concept-Oriented Reading Instruction · 2004

Earlier work published under my maiden name, N. T. Scafiddi.

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