"He is sassy, creative, mischievous and loving," says Delio. "Spend some time with Louie V because you never know where the journey will take you!"
Follow Louie through this richly illustrated and easily-paced story as he devises ways to "shop" in his beloved owner's closet without getting caught. With curiosity, matched only by spunk, Louie V always finds a way to have fun.
Tracey Delio, M.A., CCC-SLP has provided speech and language services to toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children on Long Island for 15 years and has worked extensively with other professionals on interdisciplinary teams.
"From an early age I knew my calling would be working with and touching the lives of children," says the author. "It's through these children that I've found my voice as a writer."
Her areas of interest include motor speech disorders, sensory integration disorders, early language development and PDD/Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has also worked with Applied Behavior Analysis teams to facilitate speech and language development in the autistic population. Tracey is a Certified PROMPT Instructor and teaches workshops throughout the United States.
In support of children, Tracey has partnered with three children's charities: Autism Speaks, VH1 Save the Music and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. A portion of the proceeds from "The Secret Adventures of Louie V" will be donated to these charities.
Kit Grady is a children's illustrator from Southern Pines, North Carolina. "The Secret Adventures of Louie V" is her sixth book. Grady has a passion for bright colors, expressive animals and loves creating children's books.
"The Secret Adventures of Louie V" was recently published by The P3 Press, based in Dallas, TX.
More information about Louie V and these charities can be found at http://www.louievadventures.com.
