We had a wonderful book reading and dance workshop at Barnes and Noble in Cary NC.

More to come!

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MADDIE AND THE VIRUS

The story of a young girl navigating life during a pandemic.
Now available for purchase.

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"This is a lovely book, very sensitive and thoughtful."

— Mary Verdi-Fletcher
President/Founding Artistic Director
Dancing Wheels Company & School
dancingwheels.org

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"Maddie's sweet character carries the reader through the pandemic and beyond. An inspiration for any age.”

— Annelies M. Gentile, MA, PCC
Coach, Author, Artist
conduitforchange.com

About Maddie’s Journey

 
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Children worldwide have been navigating life during the Covid-19 pandemic. Maddie is one of those children. She shares with the reader her daily struggles and her creative discoveries during this time of isolation. Maddie loves to dance with her family and friends online. She dreams of building houses for people all over the world one day. She enjoys sending cards to cheer up her pen pal and her neighbors. In addition to delightful illustrations, the book includes a Glossary of pandemic-related vocabulary and a What Do You Think section for the reader's own reflection.

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About the Author

Gretchen Susan Romanowski is a semi-retired dance educator who has enjoyed a wonderful career as a performer, teacher, choreographer, and director.

About the Illustrator

Mike Rosado is an illustrator, musician, and owner of MRC, a branding company in the heart of downtown Raleigh.

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Join Maddie on her first journey.

MADDIE AND THE VIRUS

Now available.