Meet the author, Cindy Amar, and illustrator, Gonzalo Battaglia, of the children’s book Tommy’s Discovery at the Alper JCC, SW 112th Avenue and 112th Street on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m.
Amar, a native Miamian, is a retired teacher and counselor. Battaglia is a Miami- Dade County art teacher. Learn how they collaborated to make this book a reality.
The book is about Tommy Turtle. Tommy is worried about who would help him if something happened to his parents. He goes searching for answers by asking his animal friends for help. After almost giving up, he makes a fabulous discovery, one of self-worth and self-importance.