My Children's Picture Books (Upcoming)
Here is a sneak preview of a few of the children's books I have written and am in the process of trying to get published.
FRANCESCA'S GIFT
Wearing an Italian symbol of good luck, Francesca is seen as an outsider and bullied. Through creativity, persistence, and Mama’s support, Francesca finds her gift, makes peace with the bullies and learns that ‘Home is where the heart is.’
SUMMER WITH MY GRANDPARENTS
Described through the eyes of a child and appealing to common experiences across generations, Summer With My Grandparents captures nostalgic family-oriented moments and simple pleasures.
LUNA AND IXCHEL
A FRIENDSHIP STORY
Two immigrant girls share a common first name and form an immediate bond. When the girls grow apart, they learn that friendship can have different meanings.
GRANDMA'S APRON
When an Italian American girl visits her grandmother, she experiences a sense of discovery, a connection to her grandmother, and the richness of her family’s culture through the many functions, joys, and surprises of her grandma’s apron, an ordinary, everyday item transformed into an extraordinary symbol of love.
GRANDMA REMEMBERED
When Rose's grandmother develops Alzheimer's and can no longer speak, Rose knows what Grandma wants--a thrift store shopping spree that takes them on a glorious, fun-filled adventure.
THE FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES: AN ITALIAN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS EVE STORY
When Angie is charged with choosing the 7 fishes for the family's Christmas Eve dinner, she reflects on last year's meal, learns about the holiday, and creates a magnificent menu.
FIORE'S FLOWERS
Fiore wants to share her love of flowers with the world, but no one seems to understand her passion. While visiting a local market, Fiore comes up with a solution about how to spread joy and kindness with flowers.
EVERYWHERE
Rose, a child with a stay-at-home father and a world traveler working mother, gains pride and self-confidence by sharing her love of EVERYWHERE, the places where her mother travels, by presenting postcards, describing her favorite souvenirs, and teaching international greetings to her classmates.
OUR FRIENDSHIP IS BIGGER THAN THE SKY
June and Jackie, two best friends, use their creativity and expand their imaginations in a daily, outdoor ritual, observing clouds and drawing. When Jackie shares that she is moving away, the girls make an unexpected decision about how to share and remember their special time together.
NEW BEGINNINGS
When a young child moves to a new home, she is scared about the change but accepts the new beginnings while making a place in her heart for cherished memories.
