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Clearview Elementary School in Bethlehem, PA unanimously selects There’s a Coquí in My Shoe! as the year’s...

I was simply blown away, and almost in tears – tears of joy that is, when I walked into the main entrance of Clearview Elementary School for author visit day. The incredi…

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Posted on August 23rd, 2010
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Aug
23

Clearview Elementary School in Bethlehem, PA unanimously selects There’s a Coquí in My Shoe! as the year’s feature storybook rich in culture

I was simply blown away, and almost in tears – tears of joy that is, when I walked into the main entrance of Clearview Elementary School for author visit day. The incredi…

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May
20

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Commends “There’s a Coquí in My Shoe!”

Hi Everyone! I received this surprise today and am just so excited to share it with you! Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice) has…

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May
17

A wonderful time at “El Dia del los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)” festivities at the Please Touch Museum!

Great FUN was had by all during last week’s “El Dia del los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)” festivities at the Please Touch M…

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Apr
21

Marisa invited by Telemundo Philadelphia and the Please Touch Museum to Celebrate “El Día de los Niños/El Dia de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)” on Saturday, May 1, 2010!

“Keep Your Hands Off.” “Please Don’t Touch.” Phrases you and your children find, all too often, on placards when visiting museums. But gr…

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Mar
15

Broadway Legend, Chita Rivera Endorses Marisa’s New and Upcoming Children’s Book; Book Release Date: Fall of 2011!

Extraordinary actress/singer/dancer and multiple Broadway Tony Award Winner, Chita Rivera, reviewed Marisa’s manuscript for her new and upcoming children’s book…

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Dec
16

Marisa’s Signing at the Oldest Bookstore in the World!

The oldest bookstore in the world just happens to be where I was born and raised, Bethlehem, PA! The Moravian Book Shop was founded in 1745 when the Moravian Church appointed S…

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Dec
01

BHA Executive Director, Clara Kendy, features Marisa in the BHA’s 70th Anniversary Newsletter (Page 4)

As a young girl, Marisa grew up in the BHA developments. She was thrilled to meet Clara Kendy at a book signing of There’s a Coqui in My Shoe! Mrs. Kendy has worked with the…

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Oct
29

My Book Signing at Libreria Paliques in Ponce, Puerto Rico

¡Hola! And blessings to you and your families. Another successful book signing at a terrific bookstore called Libreria Paliques established in 1975, and located at the Ce…

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Oct
08

Marisa Invited to Celebrate the 2nd Annual Florida Virtual School Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Spanish Instructor, Yamilca Gomez, and Florida Virtual School Students Interview Marisa, with this year’s theme being “Latinos in the U.S.” Read all about it!R…

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Oct
08

Marisa Interviewed by Philadelphia School TV Channel 52

Marisa is a guest on “Spanish for the Intermediate Grades” hosted by Maria E. Mills-Torres, Facilitator. The Philadelphia School District does a fantastic job exposing st…

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Marisa de Jesus Paolicelli was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and is of Puerto Rican descent. A graduate of Liberty High School, her hobbies and interests include art, theater, reading, writing, decorating, dancing, music, and volleyball. Marisa attended Northampton Area College, and she and her husband, Vincent E. Paolicelli, Jr. D.C., presently reside in Pennsylvania.
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