Local children's book authors to speak at Pressed Coffee & Books
Apr. 14—POTTSVILLE — In Mia McGlynn's "Bigger Diggers," a mini excavator named Lou is a little guy in a world of giant earth movers.
Yet, in a time of crisis, he comes to the rescue of a bigger digger and becomes an accepted member of the team.
McGlynn, a first-time author, says her story of the little excavator that could is all about inclusion.
"Let's embrace each other's differences," said McGlynn, a writer and photographer based in the Poconos.
McGlynn is one of three children's books authors participating in "Sunday Storytime" at Pressed Coffee & Books at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at 123 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. The event is free and open to the public.
The celebration of books, fittingly, is being held in the childhood home of the late author John O'Hara, a major 20th century novelist and short story writer who grew up in Pottsville.
In addition to McGlynn, the event features Michelle F. Dallago, author of "I Can Do Anything," and Nannette Brophy Major, author of "The Color of My Fur."
Abby Weaver, Pressed Coffee's co-owner and organizer of the event, said each of the books in their own way deal with empowerment and confidence building in children.
"One of the best things about it is that all three authors are mothers, teachers and artists," said Weaver, whose educational background is in early childhood education.
Dallago is director of The Perception Training Center Inc., an early learning Montessori school in Pottsville.
"I Can Do Anything," her first book, celebrates the role of music in education. Children at her preschool sing everything from Montessori melodies to Bon Jovi.
"I believe music gives balance to life," said Dallago, who plays guitar. "It allows children to discover their untapped gifts."
Major says she wrote and illustrated "The Color of My Fur" as a new mom in an effort to make the world a better place for her little one.
"Now that the little one has little ones," she says on her website, "I am as determined as ever to share the story of the orange and purple bunnies and how they come to realize it's what's inside that counts."
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