Athena The Ballerina

"Athena the Ballerina" is a charming children's book that was inspired by a true story about a little girl who has low muscle tone (Hypotonia). Although it was challenging to walk and stand, she always loved to dance, just like Athena. With help from medical equipment and encouragement from her mom, will Athena overcome a challenge and be brave?

Children, parents, and teachers will love this beautifully illustrated book that is filled with heartwarming lessons about the importance of being brave and overcoming challenges. Implementing colorful illustrations with easy-to-read storytelling, this is an excellent book for early readers. The book shares important lessons about persistence, courage, and strength that will inspire anyone who reads this memorable book.

Jennifer lives in Florida with her husband and two daughters. In addition to writing children's books, Jennifer works as a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida. Jennifer received her Master of Science degree from St. Thomas University in Miami, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of New Rochelle in New York. She works closely with families, adolescents, and individuals with disabilities. Jennifer is also a mother to a beautiful girl who has a unique ability. Jennifer's eldest daughter has hypotonia, which is a symptom of a rare genetic disorder called CACNA1A that affects mainly her mobility. The strength her daughter displays daily is what inspires Jennifer to write children's books. Jennifer's goal in writing children's books is to shine a light on the capabilities that children with different abilities have, and how families and communities can help encourage them to be their best selves.

Please visit http://www.jenniferortizcorrea.com, where you can sign up to receive emails about Jennifer's future book releases. Jennifer's website also provides resources for parents that have a child with unique abilities.
Judith Gosse's mom insisted that her first word was "pencil." After studying fine arts at the University of Kansas and UC Berkeley Judith Gosse enjoyed a successful design and illustration career in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington DC. She worked as an art director, designer and illustrator for J Walter Thompson, Bernard Hodes Group, and Serious Magic as well as for the DoD, the FAA, and Fannie Mae. She now lives and works in her Illinois studio where she has realized her lifelong dream of illustrating books for children. Luis was born and raised in New York City. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Florida. Luis works in the logistics division of a Fortune 500 company. Writing and editing has become a creative outlet for him. Luis currently lives in Orlando, FL.