Unveiling the Magic: The Creative Secrets Behind the Book’s Beautiful Illustrations
Whenever I envision the illustrations in my books, I imagine who or what I can incorporate into them to honor the person or the experience. In my first book, Hold Your Head Up and Walk with Grace, there are many secrets behind the illustrations that I had my illustrator, Jillian Dubois, draw because I wanted…
Discover the Magic: Zoe Ranucci’s Vibrant Illustrations in “You Have a Story to Tell”
Finding my illustrator- Zoe Ranucci When I finally had my manuscript ready for You Have a Story to Tell, I had a clear vision for the book and how I wanted the illustrations to be. I also knew what type of illustrator I wanted. I wanted to find someone who could capture a more realistic…
You Have a Story to Tell- How this Children’s Book Came to Life
You Have a Story to Tell– Where did it all start? I grew up a quiet and introverted little girl in a family of eight children. Sneaking away to a snug spot under a bed to read my book comforted me. Listening to my dad read and watching him write lifted me. I struggled to…
5 Activities to use with Hold Your Head Up and Walk with Grace
Many people have asked me how to use my book as more than just a read-aloud. This blog offers 5 activities you can use in your class after reading Hold Your Head Up and Walk With Grace. At the beginning of school, I read my children’s book for many different reasons. It addresses the fear…
Hold Your Head Up High and Walk with grace
What is the inspiration behind my new Children’s book Hold Your Head Up and Walk with grace? How did the story come to be? On my dad’s final days on this earth, I sat with him and talked about our shared moments when he made me feel special. In those moments, I felt like I…
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I am a writer and educator. I am passionate about inspiring and encouraging my readers by bringing hope when you may otherwise, feel lost. I take time to focus on gratitude, kindness, prayer and finding joy and hope even in the most difficult of moments.
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