Book Birthday Blog with Cindy Williams Schrauben

 

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Congratulations to Cindy Williams Schrauben on the release of Hank's Change of Heart

 

 

How did you come up with the idea for your book?

HANK’S CHANGE OF HEART was inspired by a campaign in my home town in which kids painted rocks and hid them around town. It was both fun and inspiring to see kids sharing their art. I am also a big fan of social-emotional learning books and felt that this type of activity would lend itself well to a book about kindness.   

What is something you hope your readers will take away from your book? 

I hope that kids are inspired to share hearts in their own communities and to see how their passions can be used to help others.  

What are your marketing plans for the book and where can we find it? 

I have lots of fun planned for Hank fans. There will be online contests, tons of heart activities, and Reader’s Guides. The biggie is a Kid’s World Record that I will be helping a local elementary school to achieve. Over 500 kids will make and share hearts with one another. I can’t wait!

What's next for you? Will we be seeing your own illustrated book soon?

I am working on a number of projects including a joke book about getting old, a graphic novel (yes, I hope to illustrate it), and a chapter book series. Stay tuned. 

More about the book . . . 

Hank is obsessed with hearts. He wears them, finds them, adores and hoards them. Hank finds hearts in animals, rocks, and many unlikely treasures. And when he can't find hearts to hoard, Hank makes them himself. But just when Hank’s passion begins to take a problematic turn, he discovers that his collection may hold a more valuable purpose. 

Published by: The Little Press

Illustrator: Sasha Richards 

More about the author . . . 

Cindy Williams Schrauben lives in west Michigan where she writes books for children that range from the truly serious to the seriously silly. When not writing or sharing her books, this award-winning author might be found dissecting her grandsons’ shenanigans for story ideas, reading in a bookstore, or eating ice cream… ideally all at once. Her books, THIS COULD BE YOU (starred review from Kirkus) and HANK’S CHANGE OF HEART inspire kids to live their best lives.
You can connect with Cindy at https://cindyschrauben.com/ or https://direct.me/cindywilliamsschrauben