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Is an author and teacher based out of Chicago. She has taught multiple grade levels throughout her career and has found children’s books to be a surefire way to share important messages with kids of all ages. With a passion for children’s literature, Marisa set out to write her first children’s book inspired by her niece, Luna. Marisa continues to not only gain inspiration from the children around her, but also to learn from them, as she believes that kids can teach the most valuable lessons.
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Bring the excitement of storytelling directly to your students through engaging author visits, interactive writing workshops, and creative learning experiences that encourage children to read, write, and dream big.
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Discover colorful stories filled with imagination, adventure, and valuable life lessons that children will love reading again and again.
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Discover colorful stories filled with imagination, adventure, and valuable life lessons that children will love reading again and again.
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The greatest compliment is knowing these stories have made a lasting impression on young readers. Below you’ll find a collection of reviews from Amazon along with testimonials from teachers and families who have welcomed Marisa into their classrooms and communities.
“Best author visit EVER! I have seen many author visits, and it really was amazing! You had their attention and were able to redirect when they had ants in their pants, and you definitely left an impact. They all want to write stories right now!! They will remember this forever.”
Dana Darrah, Kindergarten,
Melrose Park
Thank you for coming to visit us! We absolutely loved it! The kids loved seeing their questions in the slides. I think it helped them stay engaged and made them feel like it was a part of the presentation. I think they loved the opportunity to see that all of us can be writers by creating a plan. This helped them apply what they learned right away. When we got back, we worked on turning our plan into a story. The kids loved seeing the book and getting to have their own copy. From the teacher perspective, the entire second grade team loved it! One teacher (that is retiring) said it is the best author visit we have ever had. We loved the organization, how you are aware of what little learners need to stay engaged, and how you timed everything so perfectly. We are so grateful that we were able to have this experience with you! You made everything fun and so easy on the teachers! THANK YOU!
Jamie Mallon,
2nd Grade, Palos Heights
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187 days agoAmazing book for young children! Today we had an amazing experience in my kindergarten class of getting to meet the author of Sit Down, Luna! She was incredible and it was so cool to learn that this book was inspired by her niece who was always dancing. The illustrations are incredible too! I love that the book teaches kids to persevere and pursue their dreams! I can’t wait untilthe next book in the Luna series!Verified
773 days agoGreat for Emergent Readers! As a Kindergarten teacher and mom, I see the educational value that Sit Down, Luna! has to offer. Not only is there repetitive text, but there are also several high-frequency words and sight words consistently throughout that give early readers lots of practice. Not to mention, the illustrations are so colorful and fun, therefore keeping the reader engaged. We love Sit Down, Luna!Verified
773 days agoCute book Sit Down, Luna! was a very enjoyable book to read to my granddaughter who is on the spectrum. She loved the characters name and the bright beautiful detailed pictures that were in the book kept her focused and interested. She also would try to do some of the things Luna was doing on the pages. Highly recommended book to read.Verified
777 days agoKeep dancing! This book is magic! What a great message for young readers about working hard to achieve your dreams. The artwork is brilliant and the story line is one many kids can connect with. My 4 year old daughter even said she feels like Luna sometimes! Buy this adorable story today. Can't wait for more books by this author!!!Verified
782 days agoLessons learned! We loved learning that even though Luna always hears, “sit down,” she continues to practice and practice to be the best she can be! Never give up!Verified
782 days agoSuch a cute bookSuch a cute book My daughter loves this book so much!! She calls it her Luna book and I love the message it gives to kids! I hope they continue making more of Luna doing more things.. I want her to have a sit down Luna bday party she loves it so much!!Verified
786 days agoAdorable Book!Adorable Book! Cute storyline and illustrations! My 4 year old daughter read the book a few times now and we just got it today. Can’t wait to see more books by the author.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more