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Book Signing With Kathy Iorio Snow

Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 1 PM to 3 PM

Join Kathy Iorio Snow for a book signing at Werner Books & Coffee on Sunday, July 26 from 1-3 PM.

Featured book, Kusa Speaks Up! reminds young readers of the importance of honoring their own uniqueness and that of others. Kusa, an energetic elephant, has many friends in the jungle. She helps other animals to learn to speak with respect and get along when they play. When other elephants make fun of her, she and her friend Buddy speak up.

Bonus materials include fun animal facts, a find the critter game, and thought-provoking questions that adults can discuss with young readers to help them further internalize the valuable life lessons in these pages: the uniqueness of each individual, treating others with kindness, and speaking up with courage and respect.

Books in the series include: Kusa's Big Surprise, Kusa Speaks Up!, Kusa Wants to Play, Kusa Gets Her Mad Out.

Kathy Iorio Snow is the author of the award-winning Kusa & Friends children's book series, recipient of the Firebird Book Award and the Purple Dragonfly Book Award, created to inspire kindness, confidence, and emotional well-being in young readers. Through the heartwarming adventures of Kusa the elephant and her friends, Kathy weaves meaningful life lessons into her stories, helping children build confidence, courage, and compassion, celebrate who they are, and treat others with kindness. She also brings her message into schools through the interactive Wellsville Goes to School program. Kathy lives in Erie, PA with her husband Dr. Tony Snow and is dedicated to making a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children and families. She loves connecting with children and families through engaging readings and interactive programs that bring Kusa's world to life in a fun, meaningful, and memorable way.

For more information, please visit http://wernerbooks.com or call 8148641565

Werner Books & Coffee, 3608 Liberty St., Erie, PA 16508
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July 2026: 40 Under 40
Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 7
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