Blexi, Play!
9781223188485
32 pages
Paw Prints Publishing
Overview
Dealing with a stubborn smart home speaker results in welcome lessons about patience in this Level 1 early reader.
Blexi listens to Mom and Blexi listens to Dad -- but Blexi doesn't listen to Liam!
No matter how much Liam tries to get Blexi to do what he asks, the smart speaker simply won't listen. What can Liam do as his frustration grows and grows? Learn some patience and kindness, of course!
A modern story that nurtures emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills. And, font friendly for dyslexic readers.
Author Bio
Alliah L. Agostini grew up an avid reader in a cross-cultural African-American and Guyanese household in Buffalo, NY. After pursuing a career marketing everything from beauty and personal care to home decor, motherhood helped her return to her first love: children's literature.
Now an author and speaker, Alliah has spoken at schools, libraries, corporations, and on several podcasts. She is also the author of the acclaimed The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States. Alliah and her work have been highlighted on the TODAY Show, CNN, WashingtonPost.com, Good Housekeeping, and more.
Alliah writes to spread joy, truth, and to help more children see themselves reflected on the page. She and her family live in the suburbs of New York City, where she enjoys impromptu dance parties, museum hopping, and summer festival season. Big Tune is her debut fiction picture book.
Paige Mason is an illustrator, muralist, and elementary school arts teacher living in Fresno, CA with her family of five (husband, two kids, and their dog).
