Latest Jazlyn J book release helps kids find a new way to relate to time in a 24 hour day!

Volumes Publishing is pleased to announce the release of the latest Jazlyn J book in the popular A-Z series.

(PRWEB) December 14, 2003 --Jazlyn Js Favourite Parts of the Day" shows kids that learning to tell time can be all kinds of fun! The spunky little character, Jazlyn, discovers a unique way to remember how to tell time and along the way, finds out how important it is. Teachers and parents will enjoy this fun way to recall the many hours in a day.
     This is the 6th book in the Jazlyn J series, which is publishing titles for each letter of the alphabet. Look for other titles at www.jazlynj.com

About the Author:
     Renná Bruce was born in Rivers, Manitoba and traveled across Canada with her military family during her childhood. She never thought shed settle long enough in one place, to write books and have her dreams come true!! But finally, they have. She has always loved to write, even as a young girl. In an essay she wrote at 13 years old, she penned, I can honestly say that I would have taken English (in school) if was a required subject or not. I intend to make writing a rewarding career."
     She graduated from Ryerson in Toronto from the Radio and Television Arts program with a Bachelor of Arts degree and she has published in poetry, creative writing, short stories and newspaper reporting. She has also been a copywriter, broadcaster and account manager for radio. Now, she is a childrens author.
     The series was born out of her desire to create a character that could help children find the bright side to any day and teach them to focus on what went right, rather than what went wrong. Favourite parts" of the day was a ritual that Renná and her son started when he was just 4 years old. It is now something that they look forward to every night, just like Jazlyn J.
     Currently touring bookstores, festivals and visiting schools, Renná hopes to empower children to take everyday and make it a good one, while her stories also work to teach a life lesson. Together with her illustrator and friend, Robin Oakes, Jazlyn J has been brought to life and the children want more! Renná currently lives in Guelph, Ontario with her husband and son.

About the illustrator:
     Robin Oakes was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario. She began teaching cartooning classes which evolved into a full-time teaching job. She pursued various teaching jobs throughout schools, galleries and community centres. When not illustrating, she does murals for various companies and enjoys producing her fine art. She also entertains with caricatures of people in her spare time. She still lives in Kitchener with her husband and two daughters.

Jazlyn Js Favourite Parts of the Day
Written by Renna Bruce
Illustrations by Robin Oakes
ISBN 1-894933-05-2
$6.95 (CAN) $4.95 (US)

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