Book Signing Event w/ Martina M. Domino at Barnes & Noble Centre @Westbank

1601B Westbank Expressway,Harvey LA 70058

19 March, 2022

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Let your child meet the author and take a pic! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Book Signing Event for Martina Marie Domino at Barnes and Noble Centre @ Westbank in Harvey, LA W World Kids, What in the World is the Coronavirus? Martina Marie Domino Imprint: Self-published On sale: Now Price: $14.99 Pages: 24 ISBN: 9798702086590/9781635653465 Martina Marie Domino, Best Selling author and educator, will be at Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Harvey on Saturday, March 19th at 12PM for a book signing. The event is free and open to the public. She will be signing her children’s book, What in the World is the Coronavirus? A book that explains the coronavirus in a kid-friendly way sharing how it has changed our normal activities and what kids all around the world can do to protect themselves. The main character, Jalen, shares about the activities that he has not been able to do and how the coronavirus spreads. The book has vibrant illustrations and touches on skills and safety precautions that children can learn like washing their hands while counting to 20, covering their coughs and sneezes with a tissue, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing. The characters pictured in the book are named W World Kids. They represent children all over the world. The names and countries of each character were chosen by the author to exhibit diversity of ethnicities in children's books. Countries like Canada, Mexico, China, Italy, and Turkey are some of the few that are showcased in the book. Each character is dressed in a t-shirt with their country’s flag represented on it. Martina has intended to show that children from all around the world is or has been affected by the virus. “All children, no matter where they are from, are having to cope with the changes and loss during this COVID-19 pandemic”. -Martina Marie Domino “This is an exceptional book that provides a practical approach that teachers and parents can use to keep our kids and everyone else safe during the pandemic...” -Sandra C. Brown, DNS, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing and Allied Health, Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Fellow of the Academy of Nursing Education - NLN, Certified Nurse Educator - NLN, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, ANCC, Hospital Endowed Professor. "When I read the book, I instantly thought about my 12-year-old and his confusion about the virus. This book is not only informative, but so very comforting. This is a must have for kids…” -Bryson Bernard, Singer Cupid Schools, daycares, and other organizations in the New Orleans area may request an author’s visit on March 18th by booking at: https://martinadomino.com/request-an-author-visit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACT: Martina Domino Organization: Author Email: [email protected] ABOUT THE AUTHOR MARTINA MARIE DOMINO is a mother of three boys and has a background in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education. She earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degree from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge. She was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and received her bachelor's and master's degree from Southern University and A & M College. When she is not writing, Martina spends most of her time reading, traveling, snorkeling, zip-lining, shopping, and doing anything else adventurous! To learn more, visit W WORLD KIDS, 'WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE CORONAVIRUS?' Link to Amazon Reviews: https://www.amazon.com/World-Kids-What-Coronavirus/dp/1087955009 Link to book: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/1f7454d4-7481-4cd5-ac2f-557e980c3e30/downloads/PRESS%20(FIRST%208%20PAGES).pdf?ver=162897075142 Link to Articles: NOVEMBER 18, 2021 WGNO ABC WITH "WILD BILL" https://wgno.com/news/local/what-in-the-world-is-the-coronavirus/ SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 BR PROUD/WVLA LOCAL 33 LOUISIANA WOMEN W/CARLY https://www.brproud.com/news/local-news/louisiana-women-local-woman-writes-childrens-book-answering-questions-about-the-coronavirus/ AUGUST 20, 2021 BRPROUD BATON ROUGE https://www.brproud.com/news/local-news/louisiana-mom-publishes-childrens-book-about-coronavirus/ JUNE 2021, ISSUE 371 BATON ROUGE PARENTS MAGAZINE https://issuu.com/brparents/docs/book_june2021_small/17?fbclid=IwAR0rp9KJU5V5EBdB_p60fbLPPVIpCJlNCo5KaddBHtoSjKr22LRNWnfeMAA SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021 (THE ADVOCATE - BATON ROUGE) https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/books/article_57e0c8ba-a7a0-11eb-9472-9f47add841fb.html?fbclid=IwAR0V3ZAlX5kfodPPRG_XMWF7Ien1izBHvIX4IMqTWcKqZSgmWF09CUGcTSw Author of ‘W