North Texas teacher pens popular children’s book. Up next: rodeo stories for kids.

There’s nothing plain about Allie G. Plain Ears or the story behind her.

In fact, the name and the story have earned a special place in the lives of Lindsay Wright, a teacher at Aledo’s Coder Elementary, and her 11-year-old daughter, Allie-Gwyn. And now, others across the world have become familiar with the name through Wright’s book “Allie G. Plain Ears.”

Allie G. Plain Ears was created through a bedtime story Wright wrote for her daughter about seven years ago. Allie-Gwyn was a precocious 4-year-old who knew exactly what she wanted, but was terrified at following through with getting her ears pierced, Lindsay said.

The book is about that same feisty, creative little girl in the bedtime story who also wanted to get her ears pierced. She is independent, headstrong and believes she can take matters into her own hands — that is until her mother finds out.

Lindsay’s not giving anything away beyond that. You will have to read the book to find out.

“The name sort of rolled off the tongue and I went with it. Now as an 11-year-old going into middle school she often rolls her eyes when she gets referred to as Allie-G Plain Ears. I have faith she will think it is a cool story again one day,” Wright said.

“I would like to think the book is fun for all ages. However, the reading level is geared towards kindergarten through third or fourth grade. It’s just a fun story that is a quick read.”

The message from the book is applicable to all ages, and many situations, Wright said. Though she admits wondering if she minimized the lesson at first — later coming to the conclusion that she didn’t.

“I was even a bit discouraged. Did I put something into the hands of the young readers that was not relatable to all? Getting your ears pierced can seem very trivial and not even allowed in some homes,” she said. “Then I realized, this story could be applicable to any milestone. The message I want to convey is perseverance. When you want something, go for it, even if you are scared. It may take several failed attempts and someone else picking you up and dusting you off but set a goal and achieve it.”

Rodeo stories in works

Wright has also written a children’s book about the Houston Rodeo that has yet to be published. She rides horses and is married to a cutting horse trainer, Justin Wright, and cattle is a part of her life. This is her contribution to the western lifestyle, she said.

“The book has fictional characters and a heartwarming story, but it’s based on actual facts about the history of the rodeo, the events that take place, the volunteers that make it happen, the educational support it provides, and overall serves as kid friendly rodeo dictionary,” Wright said.

“It is important for the kids to understand why this tradition began and the reason behind it all,” she said, adding with a laugh, “You will never see me being an avid rider but I can be an avid writer.”

Wright has also penned a manuscript on the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo that is waiting on archived photos and illustrations.

She does not come from a writing background, but did grow up in a family of educators with a librarian for a mother. She also went into education and currently is working as a reading inclusion teacher.

“Books have always been a part of my life. I think literacy is so important for children and the foundation of all learning,” she said.

You can pick up a copy of “Allie-G Plain Ears” on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, and most recently Walmart.com.