books

The Bronx Museum of the Arts Presents
“Back in the Bronx” Featuring
Arlene and Alan Alda

What: For its second in the series of “Back in the Bronx” programs, the Bronx Museum will feature noted children’s book writer Arlene Alda interviewed by her husband, actor Alan Alda.  Arlene will share personal stories and anecdotes about growing up in the Bronx and also preview excerpts from her upcoming book, Just Kids from the Bronx. Lunch will be provided for all attendees by David Greco’s Arthur Avenue Caterers.

Event Recap: Daisy and Josephine #GilbertMamarazzi

This Wednesday evening Dahlia and I trooped through the slush from our Bronx apartment to Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant in Times Square to join @themoms & @DrinkArizona for #GilbertMamarazzi to celebrate actress Melissa Gilbert’s new children’s book Daisy and Josephine. Melissa Gilbert is best known for her role as Laura Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie so this was a really special event to share with my daughter

Briana Reviews: Fobie Friends

What’s the lastest in Briana’s Reviews? Fobie Friends! Fobie FriendsTM is an original idea created to entertain while helping children address common fears. The concept developed into a series of books, each book using a unique, colorful, engaging “Fobie FriendTM” animal to comfort and guide a child through a fearful situation. In addition to reviewing the books, Briana also had a chance to have some questions answered by Leslie Miller,