Can empathy be taught? The importance of empathy and its impact are explored in A Girl Named October. The title character, October, is ever present as the narrator navigates a life without realizing how even the smallest memories, interactions, and expressions can impact a very large, and often imposing, world. Touching the world is no longer an abstract idea, but a concrete action that reveals how everything we do affects everyone around us. Lighthearted in its approach, but powerful in its message, this book tells a story that will spur conversations with children and adults alike.

"Mohammed and Tripke’s engaging debut book invites a conscious and compassionate interaction with people and the environment around us while celebrating the poetry of everyday life." —Kirkus Reviews

"Lighthearted in its approach, but powerful in its message, A Girl Named October deftly tells an engaging and entertaining story that will spur conversations with children ages 5-7 and is very highly recommended, especially for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for young readers." —James Cox, Midwest Book Review

STARRED REVIEW - "As October touches the world in her own unique way, children will learn to recognize the value and connectivity of everything around them." —Pallas Gates McCorquodale, Foreword Reviews