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Readers have the key to the world. From fantasy and fiction to the real world and science, all awaits. I hope young readers will enjoy my fun-filled stories and use them as steppingstones to other books.
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MY STORY
It has been more than ten years since I published my first children's book starring the Nittany Lion. NITTANY LION HAS THE HICCUPS has been very well received. It is also hard to believe that this book has been followed by seven additional books starring the ever-popular Penn State University Mascot.
No longer in a formal teaching position I still wanted to stay connected to children and help them learn. As a Penn State alum, I decided to write a story that was relatively easy to read with the Nittany Lion as the main character. The repetition in the story provides comfort for the less confident reader.
I had prepared the bones of the story but was aware that it needed polish. I knew there was a "method to the madness" of writing and publishing a story. Lucky for me a new critique group was starting near me. I joined and each time we met I had a story revision the group patiently listened to and kindly offered positives and negatives. When I felt it was my best, I started researching a way to self-publish it.
After asking around various bookstore managers and even local librarians I decided to take a chance and publish. I felt was the right decision. And it was:
NITTANY LION HAS THE HICCUPS was followed by NITTANY LION GETS A BIG SURPRISE, NITTANY LION TELLS THE LEGEND OF PRINCESS NIT-A-NEE, NITTANY LION 'S PENNSYLVANIA VACATION, NITTANY LION AND THON, NITTANY LION AND EARTH DAY, NITTANY LION EVERYDAY SUPERHERO, and NITTANY LION CELEBRATES THE 4TH OF JULY.
I must credit my daughter, Jessie and friend Michelle for the terrific illustrations. They help tell the stories so nicely.
If my stories help children develop their reading skills and inspire them to read other books, I am pleased.
Please read on to find out about my other children's books.
Denise L. Kaminsky, Author/Educator
My Latest Book
BABA'S BABUSHKA
A young girl has a very warm relationship with her Baba (grandmother) and Baba's babushka (scarf).
My Baba and I spent a lot of time together when I was growing up. Her ever-present babushka was a part of our everyday activities. Always together our love grew as we played and even baked bread. Her loving care will be with me always. I think multigenerational relationships are important and should be encouraged.
Is available on Amazon and by contacting me at dlk618@yahoo.com.
My Other Book
THIS IS THE SEED
For an emergent level reader.
A young boy plants pumpkin seeds and grows a giant pumpkin. A young girl happily buys it from him.