3 LOCAL CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS TO EXPLORE
YOUR K IDS AND GRANDK IDS WI LL LOVE THEM! April 2 is International Children’s book day, and here in Virginia, we’re lucky to have dozens of amazing children’s book authors to choose from. In fact, the Virginia Children’s Book Festival at Longwood University is the largest of its kind on the East Coast!
Courtney Pippin-Mathur — Courtney Pippin-Mathur started her career as an illustrator, and her books are full of beautiful watercolor art. You can find “Maya was Grumpy,” “Dragons Rule, Princesses Drool,” and “Happy Diwali!” online and at local bookstores.
Bonus: Did you know there are authors on our team at The Mottley Law Firm, too? The books and resources we publish aren’t exactly bedtime stories for kids, but they are full of valuable information for anyone who is experiencing a brain injury, the aftermath of a work accident or car crash, or a dispute over a will, and we’ll share them all with you for free. To get a copy of Kevin’s book “Brain Case” that includes five questions to answer before filing a brain injury case; our report “Nuts and Bolts” that will guide you through a personal injury case; or our report about contested wills, visit MottleyLawFirm. com/Reports to access the information you need or share it with a loved one.
That festival won’t happen until October, but if you’ll be reading with your kids or grandkids in the meantime, give these local authors a try. Maria Gianferrari — Inspired by adventures outdoors with her late pup, Becca, Gianferrari writes about wildlife and children’s bonds with their dogs. Check out “Play Like an Animal! Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase” for some verb practice, “Whoo-Ku Haiku” for the story of a family of great horned owls, and “Operation Rescue Dog” and the tales of “Penny & Jelly” to follow kids and their pets.
Sue Fliess — Sue Fliess is one of our state’s most prolific children’s book authors, with more than 30 books under her belt! She started writing to satisfy her son’s curiosity about outer space and never stopped. Check out her science and fantasy-themed books like “Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket,” “The Princess and the Petri Dish,” and “How to Trap a Leprechaun.”
–Kevin Mottley
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PECAN CREAM PIE
INGREDIENTS
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1 9-inch uncooked pie crust 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
2 8-oz bars of cream cheese, softened
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook pie crust according to package instructions. 2. In a small bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Beat for several minutes with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form. 3. In a separate larger bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Beat together until combined and creamy. 4. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and stir together until combined. Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans. 5. With a spatula, spread mixture into the baked and cooled pie crust. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top of the pie. 6. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.
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