Alexandria Author Releases New Children's Book
Local resident Wes Scholl introduces the latest installment of his Learning with Squish series.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Primary Education
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Alexandria author and Marine veteran Wes Scholl has released a new children's book titled Learning to Trick-or-Treat with Squish. The project is the latest addition to his educational series designed to teach young children various concepts.
Why it matters
Scholl created the series as a tool to introduce foundational educational topics to his daughter, Lilyan. The books serve as a practical resource for parents looking to integrate learning concepts into daily activities.
The Learning with Squish series covers diverse subjects including weather education for early learners. The latest title is specifically focused on the theme of trick-or-treating.
The players
Wes Scholl
He is an Alexandria-based Marine veteran and platform engineer who authors the Learning with Squish series.
Lilyan Scholl
She is the author's daughter and serves as the primary inspiration for the educational content in the book series.
The details
Wes Scholl, a platform engineer, develops his stories based on concepts he teaches his daughter, who actively participates in the creative process. The series aims to blend storytelling with actionable educational lessons for young readers.
Timeline
October 2026: Learning to Trick-or-Treat with Squish is released.
Culture Shift
This release follows the pattern of parent-authored educational resources where creators use personal experience to develop specialized learning tools. Such projects reflect a growing shift toward personalized, home-grown educational materials designed for specific developmental stages.
Parents in Alexandria can utilize these books as a supplementary resource for teaching their children about weather and seasonal traditions. The stories are designed to be integrated into daily reading routines to help simplify complex concepts for early learners.
The takeaway
Using relatable themes like trick-or-treating can help children grasp educational concepts more effectively during everyday activities. Parents can enhance learning by involving their children in the creative process of selecting or writing stories together.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to support youth development in the Primary Education section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJLA.
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