Books by Veronica Vasquez Garcia
Movement • Literacy • Emotional Wellness
Veronica Vasquez Garcia writes at the intersection of movement, literacy, and emotional wellness. Her books are designed to help children—and eventually teens and adults—connect to their inner world through presence, imagination, somatic awareness, and joy.
Each title reflects a core belief at the heart of her Somatic SEL Framework™:
the body learns first, and the story unfolds from there.
Her books live inside a wider ecosystem of certifications, curriculum, nonprofit programming, and professional training—giving families, caregivers, and educators tangible tools for growth and emotional connection.
About Veronica
Author • Educator • Founder • Somatic SEL Architect
Veronica is the founder behind:
Elysiran™ – professional education + licensing
JMM Dance Co.™ – nonprofit movement programs
DanceMinds™ – sensory tools + resources
Six somatic SEL certification programs
School and regional center partnerships across California
Her books extend the same mission found in her classes and curriculum: to build confident, emotionally aware humans, one story, one movement at a time.
My First Embodied Affirmations
A vibrant introduction to movement, bonding, and emotional safety for babies and toddlers.
Built around simple affirmations + real family photos, this book invites reading and moving together as a daily ritual of connection.
Elinor’s: Princess Ballet Book with No Picture
Where Imagination Meets Classical Dance
A playful introduction to ballet vocabulary, technique, expression, and confidence — created for little dancers like Veronica’s daughter.
Eli’s Hip Hop Sport Tumble Book with No Pictures, Just Fun!
A kinetic reading experience full of rhythm, movement, and beginner tumbling progressions. Perfect for ages 3–8, and rooted in physical literacy and confidence.
My Emotions Dance Journal
A healing journey born from grief, movement, and legacy
Created in honor of Veronica’s father, this interactive journal blends writing + movement to help kids and teens process emotions safely.
The first in a larger series, this title is already used in classrooms and homes to support emotional regulation.
About the Illustrator
All illustrations are created by Veronica’s son, Eli Garcia.
As an autistic young artist, Eli’s perspective adds meaning, beauty, and representation that reflect Veronica’s mission for inclusive learning and neuroaffirming visibility.
His artwork is also featured in the ElisInclusiveArt shop, a growing creative marketplace aligned with the family’s neurodiversity mission.
What Makes These Books Different
These books are not passive stories.
They are somatic invitations, combining:
literacy + movement
identity + confidence
regulation + creativity
culture + belonging
They are companions to:
SEL curriculum
teaching frameworks
instructor certifications
nonprofit programs
family healing spaces
For parents, educators, and mental health teams, they serve as approachable tools to help children understand themselves through their bodies.
Where They Fit Into The Brand Ecosystem
Readers who love the books can move into:
Movement classes & programming through JMM Dance Co.™
Certification & licensing through Elysiran™
Sensory + SEL tools through DanceMinds™
Speaking + training bookings with Veronica
Her books extend the same mission found in her classes and curriculum: to build confident, emotionally aware humans, one story, one movement at a time.
What’s Coming Next
New titles for every stage of life, including:
teen + adult emotional movement guides
SEL books for classrooms
leadership + somatic regulation books for professionals
versions of the journals for coaches, teachers, and teams
The same ideas helping children today will soon support adults navigating stress, burnout, identity, parenting, and leadership.
What People Are Saying
“The My Emotions Dance Journal gave my students a safe way to express themselves. Pairing writing with movement has been a game-changer in my classroom.”
— Elementary Teacher
“My daughter learned ballet terms while laughing and moving through Elinor. It’s fun, educational, and inspiring.”
— Parent
“Veronica’s writing reflects the same gift she brings to her programs: an ability to connect deeply, invite reflection, and empower lasting growth.”
— Community Partner
“The My Emotions Dance Journal is a fantastic read-well organized, perfect for my kids age range of 8-11! If you have young ones, I encourage you to get this book! ”
— Barnes and Noble Customer
“We got this for our 7-year-old daughter, and she loved it immediately. The prompts get her moving and thinking creatively. The interactive elements keep her engaged and having fun while helping her identify her feelings. Definitely recommend to all parents for their children’s emotional development!”
— Dan Curcio
If you were like me, the first thought is, “Hey, how can you have a children’s book without pictures?” Well, the author Veronica Vasquez very successfully shows us how it is done with Elinor’s Princess Ballet Book with No Pictures. Through Elinor, the dancing “Princess” of the book, Vasquez teaches preschoolers some of the basics of ballet: the vocabulary and the moves. She engages children in joyful movement while building self-confidence. The best part of the book is that it demonstrates that children should be active learners – dancing and listening, and enjoying how their bodies can be expressive. I highly recommend this book, and would like to see the author continue to write other books (maybe for Princes, for starters?) that continue on with her heartfelt mantra: Movement and Dancing are exhilarating! “
— Nancy Matz, Retired High School Librarian
“I love the context of the book because you can write your ideas about your daily feelings.”
— Mari
If You Are
A parent, an educator, a caregiver, a wellness professional, a lifelong learning, these books were created for you. They are an invitation to feel, connect, move, imagine, and grow.
Movement is how we read the world.
Story is how we make meaning from it.