DeAnna Schiff, founder of Learning Linx and creator of the Confident Kids Collection, is an author dedicated to helping children build courage, confidence, and curiosity through heartwarming stories and relatable characters.

Her writing spans from inspiring picture books that teach bravery and self-belief to imaginative young reader mystery novels filled with friendship, adventure, and discovery.

Through every story, DeAnna inspires children to believe in themselves, embrace learning, and see the world as a place of wonder and possibility. Explore all of her books on her Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/deannaschiff.writes

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Brave on the Bus

Saying goodbye can be tough — especially when you're riding the school bus all by yourself for the very first time!


Jackson loves weekends filled with family, games, and adventure. But when school days roll around, he faces one of his biggest challenges yet: riding the bus alone. With a little encouragement, a lot of bravery, and a few special tricks from his mom, Jackson learns that even small steps can lead to big confidence.


Perfect for young readers navigating new experiences, Brave on the Bus is a heartwarming story about courage, growing up, and finding strength in every goodbye.

Jackson Say Ahhh

Jackson isn’t so sure about the dentist. What if it hurts? What if it’s scary? What if the chair swallows him whole?! With a head full of worries and a heart full of questions, Jackson heads to his first dental checkup. But with a little help from his mom, a gentle hygienist, and a friendly dentist who explains every step, Jackson discovers that going to the dentist isn’t scary at all—in fact, it’s not so bad!

Jackson Says Ahhh is a comforting and playful rhyming picture book that helps kids face their dental fears with courage and curiosity. Filled with cheerful illustrations and gentle reassurance, it’s the perfect story to read before that first big visit to the dentist’s chair.

The Adventures of Bunny and Bear: Coloring and Activity Book

Join Bunny and Bear for a delightful woodland adventure! With charming illustrations to color, engaging activities, and captivating stories, young artists will explore themes of friendship, kindness, problem-solving, and curiosity. Let your imagination soar as you help them on their adventures!

The Map of Midnight

What if a notebook only revealed its secrets at midnight?

When twelve-year-old Lila discovers a lost notebook in the library, she never expects it to come alive. But as the clock strikes twelve, the map inside begins to glow—shifting, changing, and pointing toward long-buried secrets hidden beneath her quiet town. With her friends Ethan, Maya, and Noah, Lila follows the lantern’s light through dark streets, forgotten train tracks, and a mysterious cemetery, uncovering clues that test their courage and friendship. As the map’s magic grows stronger, so do the dangers it reveals. What they uncover is darker—and more dangerous—than they ever imagined.

A captivating mystery filled with adventure, friendship, and courage—The Map of Midnight reminds readers that bravery shines brightest in the dark.