Every week, Iβll be sharing what prominent authors, poets, therapists, and creatives are saying about my debut book, Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, releasing April 29, 2025! πβ¨ This week, Iβm honored to highlight these thoughtful words from Dr. Melissa Coss Aquino, author of Carmen and Grace: A Novel and associate professor in the English department at Bronx Community College, CUNY: "We can heal ourselves and our world, and the history and practices outlined in this book remind us of the power of reading to help us do that. I can't wait for the world to read this book and find new threads for the stories we, writers and readers, are weaving together." Melissa is an incredible writer, educator, and storyteller whose work truly embodies the power of literature to shape and transform our lives. If you missed our IG Live, check out the replay on my feed and stories! We had a rich conversation about the therapeutic themes in Carmen and Grace and the intersection of storytelling and healing. π Preorder Bibliotherapy in the Bronx now and support your local indie bookstores! π NYC: Tumaβs Books, Bronx Witch HQ, Cafe Con Libros π Springfield, MA: Olive Tree Books n Voices π Also available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Bookshop.org, and Books-A-Million π§ Prefer to listen? The audiobook will be available on Spotify & Audible! π Want to help spread the word? Recommend Bibliotherapy in the Bronx to your local library so more readers can access it! Thank you for your supportβpreorders make a huge difference for debut authors. Letβs continue celebrating the power of books to heal, connect us in community, and transform. ππΎβ¨ β’ β’ β’
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