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Jessica Collaço

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Born

Lafayette, The United States

Website

http://www.ShineYourLightBooks.com

Twitter

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Genre

Children's, Spirituality

Member Since

September 2014

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Jessica Collaço grew up chasing fireflies in Indiana. For many years, she shared her storytelling talents on the stage in plays and musicals. When she became a mother, she decided to shine her light in a new way---writing books that encourage optimism, compassion, love and kindness. Her first title, "Firenze's Light" has been praised by educators, organizations and parents for giving readers positive tools with which to build their self-worth and for its inspiring message.

Jessica lives with her family in Los Angeles, California. For more information or to book Jessica for a reading, visit www.ShineYourLightBooks.com ...more

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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

Jessica Collaço I have to say in the world of children's books, Piggie and Gerald (Mo Willems) is my my favorite couple. They are silly and funny and loving. They rea…moreI have to say in the world of children's books, Piggie and Gerald (Mo Willems) is my my favorite couple. They are silly and funny and loving. They really try to understand and challenge each other. The remind me to be compassionate and playful at the same time and to love unconditionally. (less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jessica Collaço I do what I call "marinating". I walk away from my writing for a little bit and do something else. Sometimes I have to put something away for a good a…moreI do what I call "marinating". I walk away from my writing for a little bit and do something else. Sometimes I have to put something away for a good amount of time (weeks or months) before I know what's supposed to happen next. Sometimes I work on something else and when I come back to the original piece, it's much more clear what's supposed to happen with it. If I have a deadline and have to get the work done "now", I take a shower. I always get my best "aha" moments in the shower. (less)

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Average rating: 4.29 · 489 ratings · 88 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	Firenze's Light: A Firefly Book about Gratitude, Compassion and Self-Appreciation by Jessica Collaço (Goodreads Author), Angela Li (Illustrator) 4.37 avg rating — 393 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Tick and Legs: It's So Hot! by Jessica Collaço (Goodreads Author), Eden Collaco (Illustrator), Sara Luna (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 29 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
	And So Much More: A Children's Book Nurturing Strength, Kindness, Gratitude and Creativity by Jessica Collaço (Goodreads Author), Simón Estrada (Illustrator) 4.38 avg rating — 24 ratings — 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
	Tick and Legs: Christmas is Canceled by Jessica Collaço (Goodreads Author), Sara Luna (Illustrator), Eden Collaco (Illustrator) 3.36 avg rating — 25 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
	Apple's Big Dream: A Children's Book About Loss, Acceptance and Gratitude by Jessica Collaço (Goodreads Author), Simón Estrada (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 18 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

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