Erica Basora

My Hero Wears a Mask Erica Basora

Looking for an engaging book to teach children about the importance of wearing a mask? Meet Little Miss, and her classmates who are writing an essay on their hero. The students see that many of their heroes wear masks. Little Miss and her classmates learn why some of their heroes wear masks and the importance of wearing a mask today with the spread of COVID19 in this pandemic. Many essential workers, community workers include employees of local hospitals, grocery stores, distribution centers, truck drivers, postal service employees, etc wear masks to keep us safe. By the end of this rhyming picture book, Little Miss realizes that she can also be a hero for others by wearing her mask in public spaces. Be a Hero, Wear a Mask!