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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

Grab your crayons and start coloring with Harold today!

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.

Start the adventure—get your copy of Harold’s Activity Book now!

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.

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