My purpose for writing Eyeglasses are a Home Run is to help children feel good about wearing glasses. By telling a story, the experience of going to an optometrist is easier to understand and lets children know both what to expect and how vision correction can impact their life in a positive way. Because vision is related to learning, all children should have a yearly eye exam.

Eyeglasses are a Home Run is filled with humor, creativity, and a surprising outcome. Mathew, a boy who loves to play baseball, can’t seem to do anything right and thinks he’s stupid. Matt wants to fit in and be accepted by his class and teammates. When he realizes he might need glasses, he’s not happy. But he knows something is just not right and is clever enough to contribute a solution to his own problem.

Barbara Potash is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She earned a BS degree in early childhood education from American University and has spent many years as an independent sales representative of eyewear for both children and adults.

After many years living in New Jersey, she moved to Florida and currently lives in a beautiful golfing community with her dog, Benny.

In her spare time, Barbara enjoys traveling, cooking, entertaining, playing golf, ballroom dancing, and spending time in her garden.