Authors Carol J Amato and Rhonda Fischer will be at Readers Festival September 12 in Mission Viejo
Carol J. Amato is a published author of children's books and books for adults. Some of her published credits include The Phantom Hunters: The Lost Treasure of the Golden Sun, The Lost Treasure of the Golden Sun Teacher's Guide; How to Start and Run a Writers' Critique Group, Writing Cool Short Stories, and The World's Easiest Guide to Using the APA. Each book in The Phantom Hunters mystery series, for kids 8-12, takes place in a different culture. Kids read an exciting mystery while learning about cultures around the world and tolerance and respect for diversity.
Rhonda Fischer is a published author of the book Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses? If your child wears glasses, this is a must buy book, bespectacled or not. Randy Kazandy has just been awarded into the Arts & Children's Museum in Saint Louis Missouri and is catching on.
A book raffle of Randy Kazandy and free book marks and coloring page coupons will be passed out. The book teaches self acceptance and Randy has a motto: "I love being me!
Beachfire in Ladera Ranch now has a Randy Roni meal for kids from this character and the free meal coupon will be passed out to the crowd by Target employees. Target is one of the sponsors for the Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses? book and love the message behind the book.
Other authors attending will be best seller Dean Koontz, and funny Henry Winkler who can keep the crowd entertained. Winkler talks about his learning disability and how he overcame his challenges. Illustrator Robin Glasser (Fancy Nancy) will also be at the event. Dozens of other authors will be at the book festival. Bring your cameras. Come rain or shine, umbrella or sunscreen. Address to the event is Norman P. Murray Senior & Community Center. 24932 Veterans Way. Mission Viejo, CA 92691 outside on the Village Green. Books can be purchased through Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble or at Stargazer Publishing and Whim Publishing websites. For more information call Whim Publishing at 949.713.5791