Congratulations on the release of JORDIE’S SCHOOL DAY
ADVENTURE. Please tell us more about it.
About the book:
This book is about Jordie's first day of
pre-school. She's excited and ready to go. That is, until she gets to school
and sees all the children. Now, she's ready to go home. Her mommy hands her a
small picture of herself for Jordie to look at whenever she gets nervous.
Jordie places it in her pocket for safe keeping. Slowly, Jordie starts to relax
and within no time she's having lots of fun. She plays dolls and blocks during
center time, she listens to her teacher read her a story from a big red book,
and she sits beside her new friend, Sue during snack time. By the time her
mommy comes to get her, she can't wait to come back again.
What was the inspiration for this book?
Jennifer: My daughter. She was having a tough time being
excited about starting school, because she knew she was going to miss being
with me. Because of that, I got the idea to laminate a photo of myself and
attached it to a piece of string so she could wear it around her neck. She was
so excited to take me to school with her.
What is your favorite moment from the book?
Jennifer: The part where Jordie plays on the slide. I think
the photo matches the text just perfectly. Kym (Jones, illustrator) really did an awesome job.
Seeing her illustrations really makes me think of when I used to volunteer with
my daughter at school. Brings back such sweet memories – especially now that my
daughter is 15-years-old.
Is this your first published book?
Jennifer: No, I have several books. Several more children’s
books (I AM ME, BOWS FOR PIGEL’S NOSE, and SOUNDS I CAN HEAR: IN A CAR) are due
out with Guardian Angel sometime soon.
We’d love to hear more about you.
I
have several published works including many articles, several children’s
fiction picture books, a young adult fantasy book, and a paranormal fiction
novel. I freelance children's non-fiction books for book distribution and
packaging companies and currently I work for the weekly newspaper, Picket News,
in my hometown where I wear many hats that of which include editor, lead
writer, graphic designer, layout, and whatever other hats may need wearing. I
also freelance for local businesses designing brochures, advertisements, and
print material.
Additionally, as
an ordained minister, I perform weddings a few times a year.
I live in Maryland
with my three children, Nicholas, Cameron, and Jordan, my husband, Thom, and
our two dogs, Lily and Thorn, two cats, Orchid and Gray, Leo the iguana, two
rats, and Meloni the bunny.
How can our readers learn more about you and any upcoming
JORDIE’S SCHOOL DAY ADVENTURE events?
Jennifer: I have an author website at www.jenniferlbleese.weebly.com,
which I am currently, and always trying to update.

