Children's books · Education · Inspiration
Stories That Teach, Inspire, and Delight
Florence M. Coleman, M.Ed; M.Div
Retired educator, lifelong learner, and author of two books that bring Virginia’s history to life and a tail – wagging tale of nature and friendship.
2
Published Books
13
Siblings from Halifax County, VA
2
Master's degrees
25+
Years in education
Featured books
Two Books for Every Shelf
Children's · Educational
Virginia! Our Home
An educational journey celebrating the rich history, diverse geography, and spirit of Virginia — written and illustrated by Florence M. Coleman. 2026 updated edition.
Children's · Story
The Dog That Didn't Bark at First
Buttons the beagle was "cute as a button" — but different. He saved his energy until Clover came along and got his tail wagging. A heartwarming tale of instinct and friendship.
From the pages
Featured Excerpts
Virginia! Our Home · Page 31
"The Piedmont region is the largest of the five geographic land regions of Virginia."
Virginia! Our Home · Page 37
"The Northern Cardinal is the state bird of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia."
Virginia! Our Home · Page 14
"The Fall Line has many waterfalls and Rapids. A waterfall is water falling from a high place to a lower place. Rapids are fast-moving water in a river. Rapids, shallow water, and waterfalls limit the travel of ocean vessels."
Virginia! Our Home · Page 28
"The Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean are two large bodies of water that border Virginia to the east. The Tidewater region has flat land because the water has washed away some of the soil. The Chesapeake Bay is close to home."
Meet the author
Florence M. Coleman
M.Ed · M.Div · Retired Educator · Author
One of thirteen siblings from Halifax County, Virginia — a lifelong learner whose love for education and storytelling has shaped every page she has written.