VALDOSTA — Madison, Fla., author Melissa J. Burke is scheduled to sign her children’s book, “Johanna Pig and the Diamond Kids,” this weekend at Books-A-Million.
Burke’s book tells the story of Johanna Pig, who knows she has a special gift to give the world. Her lovely singing voice seems to be just the thing, but after helping some disadvantaged animals with creative projects, she discovers an ability to uncover their personal beauty. Johanna must now decide which gift is the gift.
Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available at any bookstore nationwide or can be ordered through the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore or by visiting barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com or target.com.
This is also an eLIVE (Listen, Imagine, View and Experience) title, meaning each copy contains a code redeemable for a free audio version from TatePublishing.com.
Burke, a mother of six and grandmother of one, teaches creative art to persons with developmental disabilities.
Melissa J. Burke is scheduled to sign her book, “Johanna and the Diamond Kids,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Books-A-Million, Promenade Plaza, Norman Drive.
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