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Purpee the Purple Dragon Authors Inspire Viola Elementary Students to Read, Write and Create More

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Purpee the Purple Dragon Authors recently visited Viola Elementary School in Rockland County, New York where they spoke to over a hundred 1st through 4th graders on the topics of reading, writing and creativity.

The Power in Seeing Someone Your Age Succeed

The students seemed to be very inspired just by seeing 8-year-old Brianna Fasano stand up in front of them and discuss the two Purpee books that she has written. The questions that they asked and statements they made indicated that seeing someone their age or even younger was a big confidence booster when it came to writing.

One student even asked, “Are you ever afraid to write?” Purpee the Purple Dragon author Anthony Fasano, responded, “YES! I am still afraid to write, but I push myself to do it and that’s how great books start. It is totally understandable that you are scared, I think we all are at some point, but you can do if you persevere.” The answer prompted a smile from the student. [Read more…]

Your Kid Can Write a Book Too – If You Don’t Believe Me Read This

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Brianna

My 8 year-old daughter Brianna co-authored the first two books in the Purpee the Purple Dragon kid’s book series with me. Yes my 8-year old daughter, and believe it or not, she actually did more of the writing than you may think. Brianna and my younger son AJ who was 4 at the time, through a series of bedtime stories, created the Purpee stories. Then Brianna using her Illustory set started writing the text for the book. At the end, I simply came in and smoothed out some of the words and phrases.

Here are 3 reasons kids make excellent authors (yes your kid too). [Read more…]

Purpee the Purple Dragon Childrens Books Authors Visit the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s Holiday Party

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Childrens Books Authors Visit ECF Foundation

Eight-year-old Brianna Fasano and her father Anthony, authors of the Purpee the Purple Dragon childrens books visited the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation’s holiday party on Saturday, December 13, 2014.  The father-daughter duo has visited and/or delivered hundreds of books to hospitals and other pediatric cancer-related organizations since successfully crowd-funding the printing of 3,500 copies of the books in June of 2014.  They are also in the process of creating a program where they will visit elementary schools and conduct writing workshops to instill both confidence and creativity for children in grades K-5. [Read more…]

Happy Thanksgiving and Craft Fairs from Purpee the Purple Dragon and Friends

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Harrington Park

We wanted to take a minute to wish all of the Purpee the Purple Dragon supporters a Happy Thanksgiving – for many children in hospitals, their year was a little brighter this year because of their Purpee experience.

As we are in the process of fulfilling our Indiegogo campaign promise and delivering thousands of books to hospitals, we have also been thinking about our book series long term and how we can continue to maintain a charitable component. [Read more…]

Purpee the Purple Dragon Invades Children’s Hospitals Across the United States

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Albany Medical Center

In our Indiegogo campaign, we promised that, if funded, we would deliver over 3,000 books to pediatric cancer centers across the United States – and this past September, we started delivering on this promise. [Read more…]

Purpee the Purple Dragon and the Stone-Eyed Snake – Book Excerpt

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Purpee the Purple Dragon and the Stone-Eyed Snake

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The following is an excerpt from the book Purpee the Purple Dragon and the Stone-Eyed Snake.  For every two Purpee books sold on Amazon.com, we donate one to a children’s hospital.  For details click here.

Book Excerpt

They started discussing different things that they could do for the day.  Smoky said, “I heard that deep in the woods behind the park, there lives a snake called the Stone- Eyed Snake.  When someone looks at him in the eyes, they turn to stone! Do you really think that snake could turn someone into stone?” [Read more…]

Purpee the Purple Dragon

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Purpee the Purple DragonAnimal: Dragon

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite food: Tacos (yummy…)

Favorite thing to do: Go on adventures with his friends

Favorite words to say: “Let’s go on an adventure!”

About Purpee: Purpee the Purple Dragon likes to have fun every day and is always looking for new and exciting adventures. Sometimes, actually most of the time, these adventures get him in trouble.

Favorite Dr. Suess quote: “You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Purpee the Purple Dragon and the Long Walk to School – Book Excerpt

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Purpee and the Long Walk to School

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The following is an excerpt from the book Purpee the Purple Dragon and the Long Walk to School.  For every two Purpee books sold on Amazon.com, we donate one to a children’s hospital.  For details click here.

Book Excerpt

Together, Purpee and Stinky strolled through the park on their way to Shelly and Sunny’s house. It was a beautiful spring morning. The flowers were blooming and the pond looked cool and refreshing. [Read more…]

Pepper the Dragon

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Pepper the Big SisterAnimal: Dragon

Favorite color: Pink

Favorite food: BLT

Favorite thing to do: Sing and dance

Favorite words to say: “Listen to me!”

About Pepper: Pepper is the older sister of Purpee the Dragon. Music is her life. She also likes going with Purpee on his adventures to try to make sure Purpee is safe and out of trouble.

Favorite Dr. Suess quote: “Oh, the things you can find if you don’t stay behind!”  ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

 

 

Penny the Dragon

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Penny the Little SisterAnimal: Dragon

Favorite color: Pink

Favorite food: Mac and cheese

Favorite thing to do: Wander off

Favorite words to say: “What is this? And this? And this?”

About Penny: Penny is the curious little sister of Purpee the Dragon. She likes to wander off, exploring the world around her just like her brother. She likes to copy her sister Pepper all the time. As she goes exploring, she never leaves without her favorite toy, Chicka.

Favorite Dr. Suess quote: “It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax