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Trevor and Me By Yuno Imai

Available on Amazon

Trevor and Me defies the boundaries of age, gender and race. It is a heartwarming story about reincarnation based on the real-life friendship between an elderly Caucasian man and a young Asian girl.

As Trevor’s health starts to decline and he prepares to die, he promises to always be with the girl even after he’s gone. Trevor dies and the girl is filled with grief until one day she begins to receive signs to let her know Trevor is and always will be with her.【For 5~9 years old】

About the Author

Yuno Imai is a Los Angeles based children’s book author and food & travel writer. She specializes in writing heartwarming stories that help readers cope with death and develop a healthy understanding of difficult subjects.

She is originally from Hamamatsu, Japan and came to the United States alone at 17, speaking very little English, and spent a year as a high school foreign exchange student in a small town in Kansas.


Yuno is passionate about inspiring people through her stories and also bridging Japan and other countries, especially America, where she calls her second home.

You can find her at:

Author Website http://iknowyouknowyuno.com/books/ 

Amazon Author Page amazon.com/author/yunoimai 

Japanese Website http://iknowyouknowyuno.com/jp/books/ 

Instagram @yunobook / @iknowyouknowyuno 

Promo Video https://youtu.be/QtCCJIcU_k8 

Alphabet Summer Scrapbook

I’ve created two new Summer Books for children. Both are FREE on Teachers Pay Teachers.

The first is an Alphabet Book written by me with pictures and captions related to the Summer Season.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Alphabet-Summer-Scrapbook-5743362

The second is the same book with blank alphabet pages for children to draw, write, or apply their own Summer Pictures.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Make-Your-Own-Alphabet-Summer-Scrapbook-5743621

R. Janet Walraven’s Rainbow of Promise


https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Promise-World-War-Romance-ebook/dp/B08BRBZMKY


Rainbow of Promise: A World War II Romance by R. Janet Walraven

My newly published book is NOW available.

True romance—the historical fiction version of my parents’ love story during World War II—how they met, their romance, surprises, obstacles, sorrows, and triumphs. Writing it has been pure JOY!

Synopsis:

It’s 1942, a time when soldiers, despite wartime fears, hold onto their dreams of love everlasting. W.E. finds his world turned upside down when he meets beautiful and vivacious Sadina―a woman determined to live every day with joy. Will secrecy sever the trust in their romance? This poignant World War II romance is based on the love story of the author’s parents. Includes historical photos.

Bonus: historical photos included in all versions.  I am thrilled to share it with you.

Here’s how to get it on Amazon or from me:

1. Print version: $12.95 plus tax (shipping is free if you have Amazon Premium).  I’d love a 5-star review after you’ve finished this delightful read.

2. If you don’t want to order from Amazon, send me $15 (includes my cost for shipping and tax), and I’ll gift you the book through Amazon. That way you are able to post a 5-star review ?—Yay!

3. Kindle Regular — $3.99 and please post a review.

4. Kindle Unlimited free if you have an account. Some don’t realize that they can only have 10 books at a time in their Kindle Library. It’s not a book that you “own” on Kindle Unlimited.  Need I mention…please post a review?!

Please keep in mind that reviews do not have to be lengthy or complicated. You can post a review on Amazon and copy the same review to Goodreads and/or Facebook or any other social media.

Reviews are the bread-and-butter for authors. A special thanks to those of you who purchased my last book, CONNECT FOR CLASSROOM SUCCESS and posted reviews on Amazon and/or Goodreads. I am very grateful!  If you haven’t yet, it’s never too late.

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R. Janet Walraven is an award-winning writer of short stories, creative non-fiction, poetry, and novels. Her Masters in Education and her passion for excellence in education prompted her to write Connect for Classroom Success: A Mentoring Guide for Teachers K-12.

Now retired after 35 years of teaching, she enjoys gardening, traveling in Europe, visiting the beaches of Cabo and the Caribbean, and writing. She has lived all over the United States and chose New Mexico, The Land of Enchantment with its eternal sunshine, as her place to call home.

Her latest book, Rainbow of Promise: A World War II Romance, is based on the true story of her parents during the war years. 

Once Upon A Storytime Live Facebook

Once Upon A Storytime has a new Once Upon A Storytime Live Facebook page. Starting next week, we will be streaming live to the new page.  If you haven’t already done so, please like the page and share from there to your network.  Team work makes the dream work!  

In addition, I am requesting that you subscribe to our new YouTube channel:  Once Upon A Storytime Live on YouTube and our new Instagram channel:  Once Upon A Storytime Live on Instagram as I tag you on these platforms! 

We have some great shows for you this week! 

?‍?‍?? On June 30th best selling children’s author Erika Liodice will be reading from her book Rookie of the Year.  

??‍? On July 1st Heather Kamala from KiDo Kids Yoga is back for some yoga fun. 

?‍?‍?? On July 2nd best selling children’s author, Bruce Hale is back and will be reading from his book Big Bad Baby. 

All shows stream live on the Once Upon A Storytime Live Facebook Page and the www.OnceUponAStorytime.live website where you can also download the activity sheets.

Don’t forget to like and follow us on Once Upon A Storytime Live on Facebook. Once Upon A Storytime Live on YouTube and Once Upon A Storytime Live on Instagram 

Once Upon A Storytime welcomes best-selling children authors and leaders in the Yoga community who share their award winning books and interactive classes with children and their parents. We invite you to join us every Tuesday through Thursday at 10:30am PT/1:30pm ET.

Check out The Kids Corner for some cool things to do: www.TheKidsKorner.store ?

Happy Juneteenth

As Americans, we must educate ourselves and learn all of our history. To learn more about this historic day visit www.juneteenth.com.

I’ve done some research to reinforce what I already knew and to learn even more. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far:

Juneteenth commemorates African American Freedom in The United States of America.

Although President Abraham Lincoln signed The Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, not all African-American slaves claimed their freedom that day.

It wasn’t until Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, that the last of the enslaved people won their freedom in America.

General Order #3:

“The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer.”

Many of the newly freed slaves celebrated by drinking red soda, a beverage they weren’t allowed to drink as slaves. Eating and drinking red-colored food remains a tradition today.

Many families will gather together for a barbecue. Some popular menu items include: beef brisket, potato salad, Marcus Garvey bean salad, red-velvet cake, and strawberry pie.

The red color symbolizes perseverance and the struggles the slaves endured.

Once Upon A Storytime/Yogatime Programs

We have some great programs for you this week!

?‍?‍?? On June 16th, we welcome #1 best selling children’s author Sheri Fink. Sheri will be reading from her book,The Little Dragon.  Click here to get a reminder and join the conversation: bit.ly/STORYTIMEFINK

??‍? On June 17th, Heather Kamala is back for some yoga fun. Click here to get a reminder and join us live: bit.ly/YOGATIMEKAMALA617

?‍?‍?? On June 18th, we welcome children’s author Stacy Bauer. Stacy will be reading from her book Cami and Wyatt Have Too Much Screen Time. Click here to get a reminder and join the conversation: bit.ly/STORYTIMEBAUER

??‍? On June 19th, we welcome back Rachel Rush for some yoga fun. Click here to get a reminder and join us live: bit.ly/YOGATIMERUSH619

If you missed last week’s shows you can watch them here:

Madeleine Sherak, PhD: bit.ly/STORYTIMESHERAK2

Heather Kamala: bit.ly/YOGATIMEKAMALA610 

Angela Shante: bit.ly/STORYTIMESHANTE  

All shows stream on Facebook and YouTube.  You can also watch the shows live on www.OnceUponAStorytime.live

Once Upon A Storytime welcomes best-selling children authors who share their award winning books with children and their parents. Once Upon a Yoga Time welcomes leaders in the Yoga community who introduce yoga and mindfulness to children and their families. We invite you to join us every Tuesday through Friday at 10:30am PT/1:30pm ET for these interactive events.

You can see all past shows and get the activity downloads here: www.onceuponastorytime.live.

Check out The Kids Corner for some cool things to do: www.TheKidsKorner.store ?