The author, Shammae Shackleford, was born in Brooklyn, New York. She moved to Florida at the age of 8. She enjoys running track, and played soccer and volleyball. Her favorite author is R.L. Stine, and she enjoyed his Goosebumps books. Growing up, when shoes with laces were introduced to her, she struggled with tying them, but later got it, after a lot of perseverance, as did Emily in the book.

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Hey Emily, look at the new shoes I bought for you.

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I hate these stupid shoes! I can't tie them! I don't know how to tie them!

Woof Woof

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You have to learn tie your shoes Emily.

It's too hard, I can't do it! I hate these stupid shoes!

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Of course Emily!

Ms. Smith, can you help me tie my shoes?

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Ms. Smith and Emily spent hours trying to get Emily to tie her shoes on her own when finally, she did it! Emily could tie her shoes all by herself now!

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The author, Shammae Shackleford, was born in Brooklyn, New York. She moved to Florida at the age of 8. She enjoys running track, and played soccer and volleyball. Her favorite author is R.L. Stine, and she enjoyed his Goosebumps books. Growing up, when shoes with laces were introduced to her, she struggled with tying them, but later got it, after a lot of perseverance, as did Emily in the book.

Created & published on StoryJumper™ ©2025 StoryJumper, Inc.

All rights reserved. Sources: storyjumper.com/attribution

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Hey Emily, look at the new shoes I bought for you.

2

I hate these stupid shoes! I can't tie them! I don't know how to tie them!

Woof Woof

3

You have to learn tie your shoes Emily.

It's too hard, I can't do it! I hate these stupid shoes!

4

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