Annie Imagines

Annie Imagines is about a girl who thinks she sees fairies but isn't sure. She turns to her grandmother for an explanation and reassurance. Through a process of presenting imaginative encounters, Grandma elevates Annie's ability to see things in a new way, allowing her creativity to soar. The Grandmother is the creative mentor in Annie's process of becoming confident. First by accepting Annie's expression of doubts and confusion over her perception of fairies. And secondly, through Grandma's ability to mirror Annie's fantastic imagination, she gently guides Annie into acceptance of her creative ability. Grandma becomes the most important relationship in Annie's artistic and imaginative development. This is the basis that builds Annie's, and any child's self-esteem, confidence, and aspiration.

ebook - ISBN 9781732440531

Book Illustrator: Linda Carol Carter

“Bright, beautiful illustrations enhance the intergenerational story exploring curiosity, creativity and imaginative play. Annie and her grandmother put on their rose-colored glasses to play with garden fairies and make the extraordinary out of the ordinary.”
--Carole Hildebrandt, MA Elementary teacher

“My 6 year-old granddaughter and I loved this book!!! A child’s imagination is a gift which needs to be lovingly nurtured. The book’s story, Illustrations and activity pages are a primer for parents, grandparents and teachers to assist in reaching this goal.”
--Jan Bergman, MSW & LCSW Youth and Family Therapist

Strong marketing efforts to parents, grandparents, schools, bookstores, public and school libraries.

Participation in book shows in May/June and Sept/October - Oregon and California

Bay Area Book Festival Outdoor Fair - Downtown Berkeley, CA

Beaverton Author’s Fair - Beaverton, OR City Library

PNBA Fall trade show - Portland Oregon

Orange County Children’s Book Festival - Orange Coast College – Costa Mesa, CA

Library eblasts to Public libraries and School Libraries

Display at the ALA - Wash DC 2019

Social media campaign to mom and teacher bloggers in May - July