This week we welcome back Cynthia Reyes and Lauren Reyes Grange. Her new book, Myrtle the Purple Turtle, was inspired by an experience her 4-year old daughter Lauren had at school. As with all her books so far, Myrtle originated in Cynthia’s family. Cynthia’s books for adults are about unusual homes, the people who love them, and the life events connected to these places. She is the author of the bestselling A Good Home, and An Honest House, winner of the Diamond Award for Book of the Year (2016). Her children’s picture book “Myrtle the Purple Turtle” has received acclaim from parents, teachers, librarians and most important of all, the book’s target audience: children.
Lauren Reyes Grange is Cynthia’s daughter and the recipient of the original Myrtle story. But she not only prompted the story, she is now a strong force behind the marketing of the book.She is a Toronto-based marketer with more than 8 years experience.
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Such an achievement! Congratulations to the two stars and Myrtle. And what a sense of good timing.
I follow Cynthia’s blog and was so happy to hear her and her daughter, Lauren, featured on your program!
Kudos Cynthia and Lauren on the nice interview. It’s nice to hear your voices and accents. 🙂
Thank you for sharing. It was really interesting to hear my blogger friend. Your daughter did really well (I’m assuming she is not a broadcaster) and I’m sure you are very proud of her.
What a wonderful interview and totally enjoyed your reading of Myrtle. Congratulations to you and Lauren. I will share your blog with my friends.
Jessica 😘👍
Both the interviews and the story are wonderful. The beauty is that imagination has been used to create an analogy/metaphor. So many books with messages for life, lack this quality. Such a shame that after all these years this is so necessary. One of my sons-in-law some 40 years ago was made to stand up in primary school to demonstrate what child chimney sweeps looked like. I do hope that could not happen in UK today.
A lovely interview and I’m so glad more and more people will enjoy the book and author!