Lily and the Big Italian Wedding
by Jessica Lollino
Illustrated by Heidi Birky-Goldman
Sponsored Charity: Culturatti Kids
We are pleased to introduce you to Lily Mays, a precarious 5-year old in search of truth and a little Kindergarten-level enlightenment.
Raised by her mother and extended family, Lily dares ask the questions that little girls ask. One night, Lily floors the family with her inquiry as to where her father is. Surprises compound as answers are carefully given and more mystery is revealed, changing Lily's life with a big surprise at the end of the book. Children and adults alike will find Lily and her family both funny and insightful, able to be honest without being scientific or vague.
In Book Two of the Lily Series, Lily's Mommy is getting married and Lily can't wait to meet her new family! Lily gets a crash course in Italian, "mama mia", but everything isn't all jellybeans and tangerines.
Lily meets some of her new cousins and not only doesn't feel like she doesn't belong, but feels like maybe they don't want her around at all. Lily turns to her friends and family, especially her new Aunt Sophia and cousin Maria for a little help. Will Lily stop the wedding or will she boogie down at the reception afterwards?
Jessica Lollino
She formalized her love of research by attaining a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in 2000 from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She stayed on at Butler University to work with of her favorite professors and earned her Master of the Arts Degree in 2003. Jessica is also a registered yoga instructor and is owner of Curvy Girl Yoga.
Jessica Lollino writes children's books based on her childhood growing up in the suburbs of Chicago. Jessica is also a published poet. Jessica finds inspiration in the literature of Salman Rushdie, the humble work of Mother Theresa and the music of John Mayer.
Jessica is working on a compliation of poetry and short stories that will be released early next year. She lives in Indianapolis with her fiance and her dog Capone.