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“I like to evoke empathy in kids.” – Aruna Lepore
“I like to evoke empathy in kids.” – Aruna Lepore
Today’s featured award-winning author is mom, wife, illustrator, and co-teacher, Aruna M. Lepore. Aruna and I have a fun chat about her book, “Peanut the Penguin”, what her mother taught her about parenthood, and more!!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
What inspired her to write a Children’s book about penguins.
How she overcame self-doubt to finally publish her first book
Her plans for future books
Aruna’s Site: https://www.arunamlepore.com/
Aruna’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Peanut-Penguin-Aruna-Lepore/dp/1954805063/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1635182020&sr=8-4
The opening track is titled “Rising Sun Bump” by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.). To hear the full track and support the artist, click the following link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/rising-sun-bump
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