Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Jessica Brzezinski has enjoyed working with children for as long as she could remember. She has worked as an educator for the past 15 years with elementary children of all ages. She holds her BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as her MS in Education, specializing in Reading and Literacy.
Jessica teaches in Scotch Plains, NJ, and lives close by with her three amazing children and husband Bolus.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Jessica wrote her first story, “Things Feel Different, A Children’s Story About Change and the Global Pandemic,” as students embark on their journey back to school amidst the coronavirus pandemic. She hopes it will serve as a gateway for discussion among parents, teachers, and students. Most importantly, she hopes children will feel connected to her story and they will find a sense of validation and hope that they have tools to pull themselves through challenging times.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jessica is very inspired by author Trudy Ludwig and the artwork of Patrice Barton. “The Invisible Boy” is one of her favorite books ever written for children. The overall mood and tone conveyed by the illustrations, combined with Ludwig’s clever story to convey an overall message, is inspiring to children and adults alike. Jessica hopes to create her own children’s books for kids about several social-emotional topics inspired by students in her classroom over the years.
What are you working on now?
With her writing partner, Kristen Lipari, author of “A Different Kind of School Year,” Jessica is working on “The Pink Path,” a story about right and wrong and the power of making choices that affect others. They are also working on “The Attention Monster.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Believe in yourself and your ideas. Promote, promote, promote!! There are people out there that will LOVE what you do!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Put in the flex muscle!
What’s next for you as a writer?
A curriculum series of social emotional lessons for children based off “The Pink Path.”
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
“The Witches,” by Roald Dahl. “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” by Kate diCamillo. As you can see, I have a love for children’s literature.
Author Websites and Profiles
Jessica Brzezinski Amazon Profile