At Aspire Street, inspiring children to dream — and achieve their dreams — is one of the core values with our book projects. Michael Angelo Colgan PhD and Holly Sood have teamed up on several children's books that feature Holly's gentle and imaginative watercolor art and Michael's simple but thoughtful words. See more of Michael and Holly's work at the MAC & Holly website.

The Dream Box is a children's book written and illustrated by Michael that tells the true life story of his grandfather, an Italian immigrant who arrived in America in the 1920s. The Dream Box book is just one part of a multimedia project that also includes a Country song and inspirational music video.

Helping children to understand safety — and to reach out for help when they need it — are the hallmarks of Staying Safe Stories. These honest and open educational tales are designed to empower children to recognize the warning signs of dangerous situations and take the right steps to protect themselves and others.

Drawing on years of real-world police experience, Staying Safe Stories practically guide parents, caretakers and their children to quickly use realistic and sensible techniques to respond to a variety of safety issues with courage and confidence.