Author • Educator • Child Development Advocate
Linda Belkin’s childhood dream was to become a teacher. She realized that dream by becoming a high school English teacher at a small private school in Miami, Florida. Several years later, she became an elementary school teacher for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and eventually moved to the middle school level where she taught language arts and reading.
A former Teacher of the Year, Linda holds a Master’s Degree from Florida International University and a Doctoral Degree from Nova Southeastern University. She and her husband are currently retired and living outside of Miami.
Why Linda Writes for Children
- To help children express big emotions in healthy ways
- To encourage confidence, self-awareness, and kindness
- To support social-emotional learning through storytelling
- To create books families can enjoy — and talk about — together
“Every child carries a story in their heart. When books reflect what they feel, they learn they are never alone.”
The Little Red Puppy follows Stella, a lovable puppy with a hopeful heart and a big dream of belonging. The story gently supports emotional awareness, confidence, kindness, and social-emotional growth — making it perfect for readers ages 6–8, classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading.
Invite Linda to Visit Your School or Library
Linda enjoys connecting with children, families, and educators through story-time visits, author appearances, and literacy events.
A Note to Parents, Teachers & Young Readers
Linda believes that books open doors to conversations that help children understand themselves and connect with others in meaningful ways. If The Little Red Puppy makes a child smile, think deeply, or feel a little braver, then her work as an author has already made a difference.