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Maryann Cocca-Leffler

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Maryann Cocca-Leffler of NH, is the Author and Illustrator of over
60 books for children. Maryann’s book, Janine (2015) and its new sequel, Janine and the Field Day Finish (2016), were inspired by her daughter, Janine. Together they have developed a corresponding website, www.janinesparty.com with a mission to help change public perception of children with disabilities. Other books include, A Homemade Together Christmas, Bus Route to Boston and Bravery Soup.
Now a playwright, Maryann wrote a play based on her Princess KIM books. Princess K.I.M. The Musical won a National New Play Festival in 2012 and has had sold out performances on the East and West coasts. Princess K.I.M. The Musical is now represented by Stagerights.com, a licensing agen ...more

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40 Years at a Paint Splattered Desk

I recently realized that this year, 2021, marks my 40th year as an author and illustrator of children’s books. In 1981, as a recent art school graduate, I signed my very first book contract, illustrations for Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ (written by Eileen Spinelli). Earlier this month, my 75th book, The Power of Yet was published. (Yes, I counted.)

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	Let It Fall 3.92 avg rating — 520 ratings — published 2010 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fighting for YES!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann by Maryann Cocca-Leffler (Goodreads Author), Vivien Mildenberger (Illustrations), Judith Heumann (Afterword) 4.42 avg rating — 400 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Homemade Together Christmas 4.18 avg rating — 413 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Power of Yet: A Picture Book 3.97 avg rating — 298 ratings — published 2021 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Janine. 4.11 avg rating — 262 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights by Maryann Cocca-Leffler (Goodreads Author), Janine Leffler 4.34 avg rating — 185 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Belonging Tree by Maryann Cocca-Leffler (Goodreads Author), Kristine A. Lombardi (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.74 avg rating — 207 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Let It Snow 3.87 avg rating — 186 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Theo's Mood: A Book of Feelings 3.76 avg rating — 178 ratings — published 2013 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wednesday Is Spaghetti Day 4.30 avg rating — 128 ratings — published 1990 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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