Sep 3, 2024
Hey there, fellow book lovers! This episode of Reading with Your
Kids was jam-packed with some seriously awesome authors and their
incredible books. Let me give you the scoop!
First up, we had the delightful Lisa Maggiore, who's celebrating
the release of the third book in her "Ava the Monster Slayer"
graphic novel series. Ava and her friends are back for another
adventure, this time taking on ghosts, monsters, and even a troop
of gnomes during a sleepover at school. Lisa shared how her
background as a social worker influenced the story, and how her
talented cousin, Ross Felton, brought the vibrant illustrations to
life.
Next, we met the youngest author at the AuthorPalooza event,
15-year-old DeMarko Avant, and his mom, Robin. DeMarko wrote a
super helpful book called "Teenage Boss" all about managing your
money as a teen. He shared how his own struggles with spending led
him to write this practical guide, and Robin told us about their
nonprofit, Youth Money Management, which is working to get the book
into the hands of kids across Connecticut.
And last but not least, we chatted with Sarah Hovorka about her new
picture book, "Camouflage Mom." Based on Sarah's own childhood
experience when her mom went to boot camp, the story explores the
emotional journey of a kid coping with a parent's military service.
Sarah explained how the book can help families, both military and
civilian, talk about the challenges of separation and staying
connected.
Whew, what an incredible lineup! If you're looking to inspire the
young readers in your life, be sure to check out these awesome
authors and their heartwarming, empowering books. Happy reading,
everyone!
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