After several requests by educators and youth leaders expressing that students "wouldn't put that book down", Life After Birth became the foundation of the S.O. What! Literacy, Life Skills, and Character Education Curriculum and the entire S.O. What! Movement.
Life After Birth is more than a personal story. It is a solution.
A blueprint for resilience, self-determination, and success against all odds, making it the perfect textbook for the S.O. What! Literacy, Life Skills, and Character Education Curriculum. Through her honest and inspiring narrative, Summer Owens shares the real-life challenges she faced as a teenage mother, from navigating embarrassment and depression to overcoming the immense responsibilities of single parenthood. Her journey—from finishing high school and earning a college degree with honors to building a successful career and stable home for her son—serves as a powerful example of how perseverance and a clear vision can transform adversity into opportunity.
Now read by thousands of students around the world, this relatable, non-fiction text engages students in critical life lessons while developing literacy and social-emotional skills. By examining Owens’s experiences, students are encouraged to confront their own challenges, set meaningful goals, and build a roadmap to achieve them. The book’s rich narrative provides opportunities for deep discussions, critical thinking, and personal reflection, making it an ideal resource for teaching resilience, character, and the power of making intentional, life-changing decisions. With its authentic voice and practical insights, Life After Birth inspires hope, fuels ambition, and equips students with the tools they need to succeed in life and beyond.
