Welcome

Welcome to my journey of navigating the world of children's literature! My name is Vanessa. I am a last year Human Resources Management major at DeSales University.

I am married, and have been with my partner for almost ten years. Together, we share three beautiful children.

Crystalis is 16 and is your typical teenager. She is what I call my star child. She is obsessed with doing well in school so she can achieve her goal of getting into medical school and becoming a physician. She also enjoys representing her school by cheering in the cheerleading squad and competing on the swim team.

Anthony is 13. I call him my athlete. His life revolves around basketball. He plays for his local team, enjoys following his favorite teams on the NBA, and in his free time, he enjoys writing analytical sports papers. His dream consists of making it to the NBA, but his fallback plan is a career in sports analytics.

Noah is 7 and is my wild child and the one most responsible for my gray hair. He is very creative and imaginative, and his high energy level makes for a full calorie burning day. He loves marvel and collects superhero figurines. He loves cooking and helping me try new recipes. OF my three kids, he developed an early sense of independence. His love of the kitchen leads him to looking up recipes on his own and trying them out (with assistance from me).  

Being a mother and watching my children grow and develop has led me to wanting to explore children's literature. My children read, not as much as I would like them to, but they have their favorite books and authors. As a mother, I'd like to explore more and research answers to questions like, what is children's literature? How does reading effect child development? How can I inspire my own children to read more? 

Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and joining me on this journey.