ISABELLE C. HAU | LOVE TO LEARN
LOVE TO LEARN
The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education
BOOK OVERVIEW
Love to Learn is a powerful invitation to begin where it matters most: in the early years, where relationships shape the architecture of the brain and the foundation for lifelong learning.
At a time when the world faces a deepening crisis of connection, this book makes a bold case for relational intelligence as our most urgent and powerful response.
In an age of artificial intelligence, Love to Learn reminds us that it’s love—the human kind—that fuels curiosity, resilience, and growth. This is a book for educators, parents, grandparents, and changemakers who believe the future begins with how we care for our youngest learners.
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PRESS COVERAGE
Relationships Are Key to Kids’ Growth — And They’re in Crisis, Expert Says, by Emily Tate Sullivan
A Turning Point for Relational Intelligence, by Ellen Galinsky
Marina Helou
The Power of Early Relationships, by Rebecca Gale
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The science of love
“In the Age of AI, What Makes Us Human” by Isabel Sacks
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As technology evolves, this the one skill we’ll need to succeed in life” by Isabelle Hau
“How Early Relationships Fuel Brain Development and Learning” by Isabelle Hau and Michelle Kang
“Why Early Years are the most important years in learning” by Jenny Anderson
PODCASTS
“The Future Belongs to Those With Relational Intelligence”, with host Ginny Yurich
​Podcast with host Joe Waters
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“Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever in Education”, with host Sheldon Eakins
“How effective are new education tools and technology in the classroom?” with hosts Dean Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope
“Love to learn, AI in Education, Play In Education”, with host Hayley Spira-Bauer
“Play drives creativity, it drives collaboration”, with host Emily Murphy
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“Relational Intelligence, Educational Research, and Love to Learn” with host Matthiew Penot
“How to Accelerate Research and Solutions in Learning”, with host José ‘Pepe’ Escamilla
“How Love Helps Kids Learn”, with host Dr. Phil Stieg
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"Using AI in the Classroom Without Losing Your Humanity" with hosts Jeremy Roschelle and Betsy Corcoran
“Education Demands Better Relationships with Children” with host Will (Menfei) Lee
“Relational Intelligence: The Key to Thriving in the Age of AI”, with host Mike Palmer
“Rebuilding the Village: Love, Learning & Connection”, with host Dr. Judy Carrington
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“How Can Stories Shape the Future of Education”, with hosts Gorav Menon & Kevin Liu
Relational Gratitude
Relational Roots
Love to Learn is centered on the importance of relationships, and the book itself would not be coming to life without the incredible support of key relationships:
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Publisher Clive Priddle at PublicAffairs/Hachette Book Group, who believed in this big idea from the start.
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Agent extraordinaire, Jill Marsal with Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, and editor Lisa Kaufman.
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The unwavering support of my my "Book of Directors," family and friends
Book Goals
Typical goals with books are fame or money. For me, it is all about impact. How can each and every child learn and thrive? The profits of the book will be distributed back to nonprofit organizations featured in the book.