Local author publishes ‘I Can Be Anything: A Book About Careers’

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Local author Leslie Tucker, who is also a preschool teacher, has published an appealing new book for small family members: “I Can Be Anything: A Book About Careers,” with illustrations by Courtney Sarro.

It should o er subjects for numerous family conversations with kids, parents and grandparents. And perhaps some inducements for family eld trips to see who is doing what out there ...

Tucker’s friend found Sarro’s name and art on Facebook, she said — and the illustrations ow well with the story.

e kindergarten types are an ethnic mix and show varied interests, ranging from mechanics and medicine to concert musicians and astronauts ... all in a Pre-K style.

Although Tucker was an art major in college, she didn’t choose to illustrate this one herself. But it ts into her idea of how the book should look, she said. With a girl in the Army and the boy, a nurse, for example.

Tucker said she is also working on several other books presently and has more ideas in mind for topics appropriate for children and adults.

Tucker, who works as a substitute teacher at local preschools, said the book is available through Amazon and she hopes it can be added to story times at area schools.

Tucker’s imagination is working overtime shaping possible storylines and interactions ... She said she designed the book’s cover and conveyed her idea to the illustrator. She is happy with the result, which introduces the kids who live within the covers. She was able to express her thoughts to the illustrator is a social worker who enjoys “working with children to help them understand their feelings and learn to advocate for themselves.” e author’s next book will perhaps be about a homeless child. She is in the formative stages and will probably soon hit the computer keys... Watch for news about a new title ...

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