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From sting to strength: Cowgirl Peg shares real-life story with students

Writing about life experiences creates the best stories.

Summerland elementary students learned that lesson firsthand Monday from author Peggy Sundberg, known as Cowgirl Peg. Each of her nine children's books features a message - from anti-bullying and empathy to respect, friendship and handling peer pressure.

SPS media specialist Tricia Whiting said those lessons - perseverance, overcoming adversity and kindness - are worth sharing.

Sundberg last visited Summerland about a year ago.

"I was limping around and wearing a boot," she said. "I was in horrible pain... Nobody knew how much pain I was...

 
 

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