‘Jelly Bean Dean’ is a sweet story of embracing diversity

The first day of school is an exciting time, filled with the promise of new knowledge, friends and experiences. But it can also be a source of anxiety for parents and children alike. What if the other children are mean, or don’t want to play? For the main character of Tracy Stanaway’s book, “Jelly Bean Dean” (Fulton Books), these worries are only too real. Jelly Bean Dean is about to start her …