Author-to-Author

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Maria Gallagher on her book Glorious Encounters with Mary (March 26, 2024)



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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Jane Lebak on her book Carrying to Term: A Guide for Parents After a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis.

Every year, thousands of expecting parents start prenatal testing to find out if it’s a boy or a girl…and instead learn the baby is going to die. Anencephaly. Trisomy 18. Potter’s sequence. They’re called “incompatible with life.” But they’re not incompatible with love. Many doctors recommend immediate termination, but more parents are carrying their babies for as long as possible, often without guidance. Carrying to Term: A Guide for Parents after a Devastating Prenatal Diagnosis addresses every aspect of the longest (and shortest) months of your life. From emotional issues to spiritual struggles to funeral-dress shopping while you’re still seven months pregnant, Carrying to Term offers strategies for parents struggling just to make it through the day. You can forge a best-case scenario out of a worst-case scenario. You can bond with a baby who hasn’t yet been born. Parents have learned to make memories in brief windows of time, and you can too. Author Jane Lebak carried to term with Emily Rose, diagnosed with anencephaly at 22 weeks, and has been active in the infant loss community ever since. Based on her experiences and those of the CTT forum she moderated, the guide offers practical options for doing what parents do best: loving their babies. 

https://www.amazon.com/Carrying-Term-Devastating-Prenatal-Diagnosis-ebook/dp/B076L2M8K8

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Hope Johnson on her book Catholic Prayers for Children (March 24, 2024)

Why we pray, how we pray, to Whom we pray... Catholic Prayers for Children presents classic Catholic prayers to children in an engaging format complemented by the stunning illustrations of Tracey Taylor Arvidson. Children, parents, and grandparents alike will delight in reading about prayer and praying together the beautiful words which lift our minds and hearts to God. Designed to be read by the 6 to 10 year-old child or read to the 3 to 6 year-old child, Catholic Prayers for Children encourages everyone to converse joyfully with our great and loving God! The perfect gift for First Communion, Baptism, Christmas, birthdays, or other special occasions. Hardcover picture book. 36 pages. For children of all ages!

https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Prayers-Children-Hope-Johnson/dp/0692992995/

https://hopejohnsonauthor.com/

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Paula Veloso Babadi on her book Everywhere Hope (March 23, 2024)

Everywhere Hope awakens readers with uplifting and insightful stories and poems to rekindle the power and presence of hope in their daily lives. Eloquently written, this collection is a journey to be experienced more than once. Book #1 in the "Everywhere..." book series is disarmingly honest, emotionally accessible, and meant to be savored in all ages of life. Everywhere Hope delivers on its promise.

Everywhere Hope by Paula Veloso Babadi, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Carmela Martino on her book Playing by Heart (March 21, 2024)

Emilia Salvini dreams of marrying a man who loves music as much as she does. But in 18th-century Milan, being the "second sister" means she'll likely be sent to a convent instead. Emilia's only hope is to prove her musical talents crucial to her father's quest for nobility. First, though, she must win over her music tutor, who disdains her simply for being a girl. But before she can carry out her plan, a tragedy sends the family into mourning. In her sorrow, Emilia composes a heartrending sonata that causes the maestro to finally recognize her talent. He begins teaching her music theory alongside Antonio Bellini, the arrogant great-nephew of a wealthy marquis. Emilia's feelings toward her rival gradually change as she strives to outdo him. But just when her dreams seem within reach, Emilia learns that her success could destroy not only her future but her sister's very life. Readers are calling this beautifully crafted novel inspired by the lives of composer Maria Teresa Agnesi and mathematician Maria Gaetana Agnesi the "Italian version of Pride and Prejudice."

 https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Heart-Martino-Carmela/dp/0997173297

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Nicholas Gregoris on his book A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education (March 18, 2024)

Fr. Gregoris, who served as the major translator of a book entitled The Mission of Catholic Schools: A Century of Reflection and Direction, has provided in this short volume a full introduction to the thousand-page collection of magisterial teachings on primary and secondary Catholic education over the past hundred years.

A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education | En Route Books and Media

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Kathleen Vincenz on her book Papa and the Little Queen: A Walk with St. Therese and her Papa (March 17, 2024)

Four-year-old Thérèse skipped to the garden to tell her papa she has learned to read her first word, Heaven. After a make-believe tea party, they head for a walk through the city of Lisieux to celebrate. Along the way, Thérèse and Papa meet many people and share their simple, joyous love for God and each other. When it begins to rain, they hurry home but not before Thérèse learns that God and Heaven are always near.

Based on the stories St. Thérèse of Lisieux told about her many walks with her beloved papa, St. Louis Martin, in her autobiography, The Story of A Soul, Papa and the Little Queen brings to life St. Thérèse and her papa with much love and a bit of humor.

A delightful story that illustrates the joy and faith exuded by St. Thérèse, Michelle Buckman, award-winning writer and editor.

Good for independent readers or as a read-aloud for younger audiences.

Papa and the Little Queen: A Walk with St. Therese and her Papa: Vincenz, Kathleen, Vincenz, Daniel: 9780996757348: Amazon.com: Books

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Helena Signore on her book I AM: The Mystery of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist for Children (March 11, 2024)

I AM was written because there was no resource specifically unwrapping the mystery of the Real Presence for children, which is a challenging topic for First Communion preparation. Presented in English and Spanish in a teasing question, prediction and answer format and illustrated with engaging watercolor and ink, I AM is designed to take the reader on an active journey of thinking and responding. It is packed with visual imagery of hidden surprises in nature and tied to biblical miracles of the burning bush of Moses, the divinity of Jesus, as well as the wedding at Cana and the multiplication of loaves and fishes. As the story progresses the narrator voice drops out and the child, who has been predicting answers, begins asking the questions, to which God answers, "I AM". This leads to a touching conclusion at the altar.

https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/722555-i-am

https://catholicschools4u.org/blog/teacher-feature-helena-signore-holy-trinity-school

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews John and Laura Ruberto on their book The Gulf of Mexico: A Rhyming Animal Adventure and their website The Hallowed Way (March 10, 2024)

Young children will embark on a wildlife adventure in the Gulf of Mexico as seen ALL IN ONE DAY. Inspired by actual sightings from just one day on the water in sunny Southwest Florida, you will behold charming vibrant hand-drawn illustrations including a colorful sea star as the day dawns, a magnificent osprey clutching its prey, a frolicking dolphin, an alligator cruising by on the way home, and much more -- seventeen creatures in all.A vocabulary-rich treat to be read with Mom or Dad or for a young reader to enjoy on their own, simple rhymes with a refrain encourage even the littlest ones to chime in. The extensive glossary is a bonus. So much to be seen beneath the turquoise waves, in the sapphire sky and on the sandy shore in this debut book of the ALL IN ONE DAY series.

The Gulf of Mexico: Ruberto, Laura, Ruberto, Laura: 9798989380909: Amazon.com: Books

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Christopher Mahon on his upcoming book on the lives of Catholics as they are lived in our everyday worlds, bridging the secular and the sacred worlds.