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That Book Store, newest bookstore around town, has Lauren Simone Pubs Books!

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That Book Store, newest bookstore around town, has Lauren Simone Pubs Books!

On April 27, 2018, Olivia Lauren and I, Melissa-Sue John met this awesome mother daughter duo at Pitkin Elementary’s Vendor Fair, where the mission of the school was to fundraise for an accessible playground. Karen Opper and her 19-year-old daughter, Belle Opper were getting ready to open a bookstore and informed us they would be delighted to carry our books. Their dream fully materialized on July 15th when they opened their brick and mortar store located at 446 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield, CT. We are so happy for them. All of this is #motherdaughterbosses #womenpreneurs #womenempowerment has us feeling...

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LSP partners with Farrah and Shapea from Kozy Korner

LSP partners with Farrah and Shapea from Kozy Korner

Farrah and Shapea are the cofounders of Kozy Korner Kozy Korner was born out of a recognized need that students and parents had purchasing back-to-school books & supplies in Jamaica. As such, Kozy Korner Books ‘N More was born to reduce the stress of back to school shopping.  They have since launched their latest product KozyBox, which was created out of their shared passion for both books and children.  Together they created KozyBox to encourage reading of books for children of all ages. Both Shapea and Farrah believe that the KozyBox not only enhances the bond between parent and child but also promotes...

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Interview with author, Wanda Luthman

Interview with author, Wanda Luthman

Wanda Luthman has her Masters of Arts in both Mental Health Counseling and Guidance Counseling from Rollins College located in beautiful Winter Park, Florida. She has worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Adjunct Professor, and Hospice Counselor for teens. She’s currently a Guidance Counselor at a local High School. Dr. Melissa-Sue John discovered that she has self-published 4 children’s books (The Lilac Princess, A Turtle’s Magical Adventure, Gloria and the Unicorn, and Little Birdie) and reviewed A Turtle's Magical Adventure on her blog.After the review, Wanda Luthman asked if she could interview Dr. John.  Read more about the interview here.

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LSP at Tall Tales Book Store, Atlanta

LSP at Tall Tales Book Store, Atlanta

Tall Tales Books started to carry Olivia Lauren book series and Disco Balls of the universe.    Visit http://www.talltalesatlanta.com/Located: 2105 Lavista Rd. #108, Atlanta, GA 30329

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Interview with author, Lieve Snellings

Interview with author, Lieve Snellings

Lieve Snellings is a retired freelance photographer, now author and blogger, who lives in Leuven (Belgium). Her children’s books illustrated with full color photos are available in Dutch, English and French. Recently, she interviewed the owners of Lauren Simone Pubs., Melissa-Sue John and her daughters, Alyssa Simone and Olivia Lauren. She introduces them as your favorite new author. Read the interview here. ​

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