Ella's Way of Massachusetts Prepares for Kindness and Disability Awareness Days

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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.- While many Americans in the Northeast and Midwest are stocking up on cold weather gear, Ella's Way authors are packing their children's books to prepare for a variety of events to celebrate World Kindness Day on Nov.13 and International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec.3. The nonprofit organization based in North Andover, Massachusetts is comprised of a team of international authors devoted to spreading messages of kindness and inclusion. The organization's founder and author Sherry Cerino said it's important to seek opportunities to educate children at an early age about accepting differences and showing compassion.

Cerino of North Andover, Massachusetts said she's contributing to a host of children's causes during November and December to promote kindness and acceptance. She's donating a basket of books written by her nonprofit organization's team of authors to the Book Buddies program of Haverhill, Massachusetts that pairs adults with elementary school students in a pen pal relationship. The partners correspond through writing letters about shared books, helping to create bonds and hone the literacy skills of young participants. In addition, Cerino said Ella's Way is donating books to the Holliston Youth and Family Services in Holliston, Massachusetts, helping the nonprofit organization provide mental health support to individuals in need. Cerino is also offering a free interactive children's book reading at The Village Studio in North Andover, Massachusetts on Nov.14.

Author and musician Ralph Tufo of Winthrop, Massachusetts plans to donate copies of his books "Seemore the Seagull" and "Brotherly Love" in support of Cerino's multiple events. His two stories include lessons about the benefits of sharing and cooperating with others and finding individual purpose and confidence despite obstacles. Tufo, a retired professor, believes these universal themes can empower children.

The creative team behind the King's Day Out children's books is excited about participating in the 28th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature event being held at the Concord Museum, in Concord, Massachusetts from Nov.22 through Jan.1. The event will include an Authors & Illustrators Day on Dec.10, allowing visitors to meet the creators behind the stories and pictures. Invited exhibitors include authors and illustrators of children's books charged with the mission of festooning the museum with wreaths and trees that pay tribute to children's literacy. "King Takes a Bath," the second book in the King's Day Out series by coauthors Maggie van Galen of Georgetown, Massachusetts and Dr. Amy Wheadon of Rowley, Massachusetts, will serve as the festive focal point for the team's tree. The book's illustrator, Leslie Beauregard of Amesbury, Massachusetts, will take the decorating lead, using sensory friendly colors coupled with themes and characters from the "King Takes a Bath" book that include rubber duckies, paw prints, and gnomes. The King's Day Out children's books are designed to empower children with the use of sensory strategies as they navigate life's everyday adventures. The Concord Museum's 28th Annual Family Trees event is open to the public and raises funds for the museum's educational programs.

Stenetta Anthony, a Chicago, Illinois author, plans to take a virtual trip to Norristown, Pennsylvania in December to read to kindergarten and first grade students at the Commonwealth Charter Academy. Anthony plans to read her book "A Home for Sally" to the children. Anthony, a writer with more than 20 years of experience as an educator, said she enjoys interacting with teachers and students across the country. Her book "A Home for Sally" tells the story of a puppy with a missing paw as she awaits adoption from a shelter and wonders if her disability is rendering her unlovable. Anthony said she's looking forward to exploring the concepts of self-acceptance and confidence with her young audience.

As a retired elementary school teacher with over 30 years of experience educating children, author Melodie Tegay of Long Island, New York said she's thinking about ways to cheer up the children of Lahaina, Maui as they continue to heal from the losses due to the area's August wildfires. Tegay plans to send copies of her book "Hannah's Two Homes" to a Folsom, California author managing an international book drive to benefit the displaced children of Lahaina and help restock the Lahaina Public Library once it's rebuilt. Tegay originally wrote "Hannah's Two Homes" to help children with the complexities and challenges of being raised in a blended family. Also, Tegay learned many law enforcement officers keep their vehicles stocked with stuffed animals to give to children at trauma scenes. Tegay plans to collect new and used stuffed animals to share with an organization assisting police precincts in Lahaina. Tegay said she's hopeful the donations comfort the children who lost their toys and other belongings in the raging wildfire flames.

The mother and son duo John and Lauren Miller of Methuen, Massachusetts said they're busy preparing for participation in the 23rd Annual New England Holiday Craft Spectacular being held at the Starland Sportsplex in Hanover, Massachusetts on Dec.2 and 3. As an author and illustrator diagnosed with autism at age 5, John enjoys spreading the message that a person can make dreams become realities through passion, perseverance, creativity, and compassion. Lauren said she's proud to have taught this mindset to John and see him share it with others through his books "Adventures in Handom" and "The Magical Heart of Handom". In addition, John designed giftware, including shirts and tote bags with kindness messages. Lauren said although John often finds one-on-one interactions with other people challenging, he continues to make progress with this difficulty and enjoys meeting children who feel inspired by him to follow their own pursuits. Lauren said visitors to their booth will be eligible for raffle items from John's collection.

Click https://ellasway.com to access the individual author pages, schedule an author visit, or donate.

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Colleen Lent
Volunteer Publicist
Ella's Way
45 Colgate Drive
North Andover, Massachusetts 01845
colleenlent@ellasway.com
https://m.facebook.com/p/Ellas-Way-100064492854532/

Ella's Way of North Andover, Massachusetts is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with the mission of fostering disability awareness, acceptance, inclusion, and kindness amongst youngsters at an early age through children's books written by its international group of authors.

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