Local Professor Publishes Children’s Book

Dr. Jessica Freeland, an assistant professor of education at the University of Mobile and a former elementary teacher, recently published What Will We Get for Our Class Pet?The book, intended for ages 8 and up, follows a 4th grade class as the students each research a potential class pet and then present it to the class to vote on. Along with the story, readers will learn about a variety of different class pets and how to take care of them. The 76-page book, written and illustrated by Freeland, also includes tips for teachers on keeping class pets and how to integrate class pets into various subject areas.