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by Ena Hodzic (Illustrator), Lese Dunton (Author)
-New York State Assemblymember (District 67) Linda B. Rosenthal says:
"Charlotte's confidence and love of exploration will empower young girls to pursue their own adventures and follow their own dreams. The tales of Charlotte's fearlessness are an inspiration to little girls who are learning to spread their wings in New York and beyond. I hope Charlotte's next adventures include running for office!"
This series begins with a girl in a bad mood who gets transformed after walking around the city with her father.
Charlotte travels to her new future - a life of creativity, friendship, and a secret mission.
Her plan requires special help from the Central Park Angel and Statue of Liberty.
Will she be able to enlighten the world?
Charlotte's NY Adventure has been selling out at Central Park's Dairy Visitor's Center and West Side Stationary & Toy World.
It's also been featured in The New York Press, Chelsea Clinton News, The Spirit, and Our Town newspapers, and appeals to humans of all ages.
For fun on Facebook, go to: facebook.com/nyadventure
Author Biography
Lese Dunton is a writer from New York City. Her other books include Simple Advice for a Happy Life (illustrated by Raggedy Ann & Andy creator Johnny Gruelle), Betsy and the Golden Room, a magical adventure story, and Mystics in the City, a series of interviews on spiritual topics.
Her articles have appeared in The New York Daily News, The New York Post, Edible Manhattan, and Celebrate With Style.
Her short stories have been published in the collection books Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child and My Dog is My Hero. She has written and narrated children's audiobooks for Reading Town publishers.
Lese is also the founder The New Sun, on online publication whose mission is "to find the best in life and give it good coverage." She began publishing on newsprint in 1990, raised capital, and brought it to the web in 1994. People magazine said, "It has caught the eye of high-placed optimists."
She has held a variety of positions including writer, editor, artist, and producer for CBS Television, The Village Voice, The New York Daily News, Life magazine and The Wall Street Journal. She was also Director of Communications for The Riverside Church.
