Fostering Change

Giovanna Ventola Discusses How Kids See Books as a Mirror in their Own Lives


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In this week's episode of Fostering Change,  Rob Scheer talks with Giovanna Ventola, an entrepreneur and self published children’s book author who lives in Chicago. She wrote the story of her rescue pup, “Waylon’s World” about Waylon’s journey to his forever home with her in the big city. It’s the first children’s book she’s written but she already has plans to add more to the series. Walyon has been the cutest little mascot for kids and he’s a big hit when they do live readings in Chicago.


Story Key Notes:


🖐️ Background on How Giovanna Wrote the Story and a Summary About What It Is.

🖐️ Kids reading books and trying to relate to characters

🖐️ The Book as a Tool to Comfort and Empower Children Going Through Any Type of Change


Purchase “Waylon’s World” here: https://www.readwaylonsworld.com/shop 


You can find out more about Giovanna by visiting:

Website: www.readwaylonsworld.com

Instagram: @readwaylonsworld and @giovanna.ventola

TikTok: @readwaylonsworld



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