Long Valley Mom, Author Releases First Children's Book

LONG VALLEY, N.J. – Much like the author who created her, Jules is a creative and imaginative girl.

Jules, the main character in the recently-released children’s book “Clicky Jules: Love Is All Around,” was created by Lauren Palermo, a Long Valley resident and mother of two.

Much like the story’s character, Palermo loves to create, including anything from crafts, paintings, images, and so on.

“Lauren is a believer that all children are artists and should be given every opportunity to cultivate their gifts,” Mascot Books said in a statement. “She is happiest while watching her kids explore the world, camera in hand.”

Palermo knows all about the childhood mind, having a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

“I believe in books. Books are everything and fill every corner of my house,” Palermo said on her website. “To me, books are the epitome of creativity and expression and I can’t imagine a world without them. Being able to write a book and share it with my children and the world is a dream come true and such an incredible honor.”

A copy of the book has been donated to the Washington Township Public Library, and a book launch party will be held June 2 at Andrea’s Dining Room in Restaurant Village. Palermo will also hold a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Hackensack on June 11.

Palermo will also be donating books to Benedict A. Cucinella School as well as the Chester Library.

Anyone interested in buying a copy can find the book on Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and at Toys With Love in Chester.

Pictured: Cover art for "Clicky Jules: Love Is All Around"; Author Lauren Palermo; Washington Township Public Library's Maria Birch with Palermo. Photos Courtesy Lauren Palermo.