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Cover reveal: Inspire the World—New Edition

Ardea Herodias Books · New edition · On sale September 29, 2026 Now available for pre-order By Sammie Vance · Illustrated by Talitha Shipman Sammie Vance was eight years old when she noticed classmates sitting alone at recess. She had an idea: a buddy bench, where a kid who needed a friend could sit and be found. What she did next—collecting bottle caps by the thousands, turning them into benches, and putting them on playgrounds across the country—became a movement. This is her story, in her own words, for readers who are ready to make a difference of their own. This new edition brings the story up to date, with the latest Buddy Bench numbers. Ages 9–12.

Sammie Vance was eight when she noticed classmates sitting alone at recess—and turned bottle caps into buddy benches. Her story is back in a new edition, published by Ardea Herodias Books and updated with the latest numbers from the Buddy Bench project.

With Talitha Shipman’s illustrations featured throughout, this book is available in paperback and hardcover.

On sale September 29. Pre-order now:

Schools, libraries, and nonprofits: bulk pricing on 20 or more—details on the pre-order page.

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