For students, parents, and teachers, pandemic school life was one of the most disruptive parts of COVID. Virtual classes, masks all day, canceled milestones, and endless rule changes reshaped childhood and college at the same time. These stories capture that experience.

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These illustrated stories are part of COVID Chronicles, a 237-page collection of pandemic memories that readers revisit for the humor, the disbelief, and the perspective.

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COVID Chronicles is more than a blog archive. It is a curated, coffee-table-ready collection of 101 illustrated pandemic memories that readers can flip through, gift, and revisit anytime.

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Swingset on a playground with the swings removed during COVID-19 pandemic

Swings Were Removed from Playgrounds

Three young students wearing face masks at school

Students Were Required to Wear Masks All Day at School

Student is on iPad during and online distance learning Zoom call during pandemic

Schools Introduced Distance Learning with Zoom Calls

Two water fountains with Out of Order signs on them in a school during the pandemic

Schools Turned Off Their Water Fountains

School aged boy sitting at his desk along eating lunch looking sad

Students Had to Eat Lunch at Their Desks

Old rusty school bus is parked and not going anywhere soon

School Field Trips Were Canceled

Empty classroom due to close contact during COVID-19 protocols

Close Contacts Triggered Mandatory Quarantines

John Krasinkski hosting Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish on a laptop screen during Some Good News

Senior Prom and Graduation Were Canceled

College student studying alone in dorm room during COVID-19 pandemic

College Students Attended All Virtual Classes

Three students in private school and school uniforms wearing face masks

Private Schools Stayed Open While Public Schools Closed

Boy wearing a face mask at school with arms folded

Students Switched Over to A/B Class Schedules

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"This book will make you laugh and feel ALL the feelings."

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"One of the most delightful reads of this year! I highly recommend."

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"A great coffee table book. Easy to pick up read."

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"Great coffee table conversation starter."

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"Funny and fun to read. What a fun way to put the pandemic in perspective."

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About the Author

My life as a husband and father transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sent home from work in March 2020, I've yet to return to the office. Adapting to the new pandemic world proved challenging for us all.

However, we managed to find silver linings. Drive-by birthdays brought joy to my kids' friends. I'll never forget stumbling upon a heartfelt hand-painted rock during my jog, reminding us that we're all in this together. Regular Zoom happy hours with close friends created cherished memories.

While quality time with my family was a blessing, we also faced hurdles. Assisting my youngest daughter with frustrating math homework on a poorly designed iPad app tested our patience. Both girls struggled with wearing masks during sports and school.

Sadly, witnessing COVID-19 being politicized and witnessing the closure of small businesses while the wealthy thrived was disheartening.

I wrote this book to document our experiences, learning from them and striving for better decisions in the future. Join me on this rewarding journey of resilience and growth.


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