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karen m. greenwald
HOT TAKES
FROM MAYORS
SEEN AND HEARD
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PRAISE FOR A VOTE FOR SUSANNA
A VOTE FOR SUSANNA has received a wide range of social media support, ranging from a true"Spin Doctor" (lyricist/lead singer of famed band Spin Doctors) and an award-wining actress, to elected officials, award-winning documentarians, "Shark Tank" deal recipients, literary agents/agencies, Good Day Kansas! (NBC TV Show), PBS KS, non-profits, national/local museums, state/local libraries, American Federation of Teachers' online platform, schools, award-winning children's authors/illustrators, an energy company, book marketing groups, state/local libraries, 4H, magazines, newspapers, the Kansas Historical Society, and the Kansas League of Women Voters.
Award-Winning Actress
Kathleen Gati
(General Hospital, ABC)
“Karen M. Greenwald’s book, A Vote For Susanna is a fantastic and important book. And so inspiring and educational! And Sian’s illustrations are beautifully done. It certainly deserves all the accolades it has been receiving."
Jade Piros de Carvalho
Mayor of Hutchinson, KS
"Karen M. Greenwald's book is a delightful celebration of Kansas' shining legacy as the first state with a woman Mayor. This recognition will highlight Mayor Salter's unique story and inspire a new generation of Kansans to aim high in their leadership goals" ; "As a woman mayor, sharing the book with my daughter was meaningful because she didn't understand that women weren't always able to serve in public office. It's important for children to learn the history of women who blazed the trail for others.”
Treva Hodges, PhD.
1st Woman Mayor of Charlestown, IN
"One of my new favorite books!" ; "Susanna’s story is a wonderful tale of success in the face of adversity. Karen Greenwald’s translation of Susanna’s win into a children’s book helps us remind our young girls and boys that everyone can stand up to bullies. It’s inspiring to see.”
Farrah N. Khan
1st Woman Mayor of Irvine, CA
"A Vote for Susanna is the story of so many of us that have broken barriers to be elected Mayors. As the first woman of color and Muslim Mayor for our city and region, being the first is just the beginning, it’s keeping the door open so others can have a seat at the table too."
Anne McEnerny-Ogle
1st Woman Mayor of Vancouver, WA
"A Vote for Susanna, The First woman Mayor is an appealing true-life story that inspires all of us to aim higher while demonstrating the actions of how to reach those heights."
Jennifer Fitzgerald
Mayor of Fullerton, CA 2016, 2020
"As a former mayor, I'm thankful Karen has told this important story about this trailblazing woman who was America's first Mayor."
Melina Carnicelli
1st Mayor of Auburn, NY, 1999
Founder of 1st Amendment-1st Vote
"Since I'm the first, and unfortunately only, woman so far to be Mayor of my city, my heart took a flutter with joy over, A Vote for Susanna: The First Woman Mayor. A must read for all who envision gender parity in U.S. elected offices."
PRAISE FOR THE MUD ANGELS
THE MUD ANGELS: HOW STUDENTS SAVED THE CITY OF FLORENCE
has received a range of social media, print, online, and newsletter praise on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean--from Italian journalists (in Italy), an Italian meteorologist (in Italy), an Italian YouTube/Tik-Tok pop duo sensation (in Italy), and international (precious document) conservation groups to the Federation of Teachers online platform, and an American NYT bestselling author! Here are a few of the fabulous comments the book has received so far!
Carolyn--OG Mud Angel
(How she felt while hearing
the THE MUD ANGELS
manuscript for the first time)
"I was in tears. Tears were coming down my cheeks because I felt that you had captured the essence of this. There was a lyrical quality to it.
It wasn't just a factual little history book for children. It was beautiful. And I felt myself reliving the experience as you read it to me."
Director
CEDAF
Florence, Italy
"[Karen M. Greenwald's]...book holds great significance...as a way to ensure that new generations understand the resilience, solidarity, and heroism that emerged from such a challenging moment in history...we were absolutely thrilled about [it]...because it contributes to preserving cultural memory and educating young readers about an event that shaped Florence and inspired an international response.
Biblioteca Nazionale
Centrale di Firenze
Karen Greenwald has been able to bring to life an important bit of Italian history while shining a light on human empathy and the importance of banding together to heal and cope in a difficult time. More importantly, she brought this important history to the attention of children and families! We are extremely proud to always carry the book in our store!
Italian Journalist/
Owner, I AM BOOKS
Nicola Orichuia
"Karen’s The Mud Angels is a beautifully documented children’s tribute to the 'angeli del fango'—the unsung heroes of our flood history.... [A]t the National Central Library of Florence, I am impressed by her ability to revive this remarkable chapter with authenticity and grace."
3RD GRADE STUDENTS
(After hearing the book during class)
“They were teenagers and that proves that kids and teenagers
can change the world!”