Jim Price
– Author, Educator, Mentor
Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, Jim Price is a former basketball star turned dedicated educator and children’s author. A Hall of Fame athlete with a retired jersey at Springfield Technical Community College, Jim has carried his discipline and passion into the classroom and beyond.
He holds degrees in Psychology and Counseling, and is currently a Doctor of Education . Today, Jim blends his love of writing, mentoring, and coaching to inspire and guide the next generation.
available Books
The Adventures Of, Harold From The Hood:
A Trip To The Park
The Adventures of Harold From The Hood is the first in my children’s book series, created to teach kids valuable social skills that build healthy, respectful, and lasting connections. Through fun storytelling, the book encourages acceptance of differences and celebrates diversity. My hope is that parents and children enjoy the journey together—more adventures are on the way!
The Adventures Of, Harold From The Hood:
Friends Like Different Things
Welcome to the second book in The Adventures of Harold From The Hood! This story builds on the social skills from Book 1, focusing on how everyone has their own likes and dislikes. By celebrating our differences, children learn that uniqueness makes us special—and by keeping an open mind, we discover how much we truly have in common. Together, these lessons help create connection, understanding, and a brighter future.
The Adventures Of, Harold From The Hood:
Fun Time Lunch Time
Welcome to the third book in The Adventures of Harold From The Hood! This story helps children build confidence by learning to advocate for themselves. It teaches the importance of speaking up, expressing needs, and sharing concerns in uncomfortable situations. By developing this skill, kids learn that their voices matter—and that others can better support them when they communicate openly.
The Adventures Of, Harold From The Hood:
When I Feel So Annoyed
Get ready for an exciting new adventure! In When I Feel So Annoyed, Harold feels frustrated when his friends can’t agree on what game to play. Together, they find a solution that makes everyone happy. This story teaches kids how to manage frustration, practice patience, solve problems, and work as a team. Perfect for K–6 readers—and soon to come alive in an animated video!
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Building a culture of reading in the classroom for parents and educators to help with the back to school transition.
Fun with harold
The Adventures Of, Harold From The Hood:
Coloring books
Bring Harold’s world to life with vibrant coloring books that invite kids to express their creativity while exploring fun scenes from Harold’s neighborhood adventures. Each page encourages imagination, supports fine motor development, and provides a calming, screen-free activity that children can enjoy again and again.
The Adventures Of, Harold From The Hood:
Activity books
Join Harold and his best friend Andy on a journey full of fun and learning in this exciting activity book! Packed with engaging puzzles, mazes, word searches, and creative challenges, this book helps children build critical thinking skills, stay focused, and practice perseverance—all while having a blast exploring their neighborhood with Harold.
The Adventures Of, Harold From The Hood:
Animated videos
The wait is over! The Harold from the Hood animated video is here—bringing Harold and his friends to life in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for kids in K–6, this video makes learning social skills simple and exciting through relatable stories and characters. Now children can not only read about Harold’s adventures but also watch them unfold on screen.
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LATEST NEWS!
Kingdom Indie Author Award
“The adventures of Harold from the Hood: A Trip to the Park” was awarded the prestigious Kingdom Indie Author Award for the best children’s book. Heartfelt thanks to all my supporters in Jamaica, sending much love. This series focuses on social skills for grades K-6.
Endorsement from Two-Time Grammy Winner Dennis Scott
Two-time Grammy Award–winning producer and songwriter Dennis Scott praises The Adventures of Harold from the Hood for its creative approach to teaching children essential social skills. His endorsement highlights the series as both entertaining and impactful, making it a valuable resource for kids, parents, and educators alike.
Featured interviews
Life, Love, Etc. with Dr. Anna Elton, LMFT – Featuring Dr. Jim Price
Discover Dr. Jim Price’s interview on Life, Love, Etc. with Dr. Anna Elton, LMFT. Jim shares insights as an award-winning author, educator, and creator of the Harold from the Hood children’s book series, focusing on literacy, social skills, and empowering youth of color.
Featured on PR From The Heart’s Children’s Books Spotlight Series – Episode #246
Dr. Jim Price was featured on PR From The Heart’s Children’s Books Spotlight Series – Episode #246 with John Masiulionis and Little Forrest. He discussed the Harold in the Hood series, the role of social-emotional learning in literacy, and how stories help children build empathy, resilience, and confidence.
Featured on Teatime with Miss Liz
Dr. Jim Price was featured on Teatime with Miss Liz to discuss empowering kids through stories of diversity, friendship, and growth. Discover how his Harold in the Hood series and new activity book inspire children to build social-emotional skills with compassion and inclusion.
Blogs
The importance of embracing self care routines
Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Dr. Jim Price explores how incorporating self-care into daily routines can reduce stress, boost happiness, and improve focus, relationships, and overall well-being.
Reducing Stress through Literacy
Life can be a roller coaster of responsibilities that we juggle everyday. We often forget to indulge in self care routines to help us replenish our mental, emotional and physical well being. Reading is one dimension that can help us find balance within our everyday lives in many ways.
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coloring Books
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