Thanks to all my readers and friends for helping me reach 50 Comments on my post, Q&A with ABC Italiano author Sonya Caruso! I ordered the 50 books Tuesday and they arrived today. With the help of Linda, Claudia, Marie and Barbara, I hope to get these books in the right hands and help some children take their first steps in learning Italian.
I decided to give away 3 books to those of you who were kind enough to leave a comment. I removed any double comments and pushed everyone up and then used a random number generator: Congratulations to Gabriele, Girasoli and Pete Maserati! (I will contact you all soon for mailing addresses.) If you still want a book, make sure to head over to Sonya’s website www.italianbabybooks.com/italyville and use promo code: Italyvilleamici for 20% off!
A very special thanks goes out to Mr. James Brady for contacting me to let me know that he was purchasing 10 books from Sonya and working with a local Italian restaurant in his area to distribute them as well. Thanks for making a difference James!
Are you serious about teaching your child Italian?
If you are, or you want to take a few classes yourself and you live in the Yonkers, NY area: Make sure to check out La Piazza di Carolina. Carolina Gengo Di Domenico has a wonderful school with classes for children starting as young as 6-13 months and working up to adult classes as well. Carolina takes it a step further however…. how about Italian Language Camp in Italy! She’s offering Italian classes June 26th – July 17th in Lido di Camaiore, Toscana. Go to Carolina’s website to see more details on the summer programs for children and adults along with the classes offered at her school in Yonkers. Brava Carolina!
**There’s still time to participate in the Olive Oil Shop Giveaway (see below.) You have until 11:59pm tomorrow.
Can’t wait to get the books Joe and distribute them. Have a fun time in Italy – I know you will.
Thanks again, Joe. Some little bambinos I know will be learning quickly.
Looking forward to spreading the books near and far. Enjoy your time in Italy (she said with a choke that she’s not going).
Thanks Joe! Have a wonderful time in Italy and bring back more fabulous recipes!
I also wanted to thank you again! I am so excited that I won! I will be reading this book to my children in my class and will also share it with the Kindergarten class we visit. Mille grazie!
Hi Joe
I received the book and I just mentioned you in a “thank you” blog post that I just did. Thanks so much! My grandson and I will have fun looking at the book together when I visit him soon.
Ciao!
Pat
How awesome! I have tried to learn Italian on my own and I was just talking to my hubby about it yesterday. It’s very hard to learn on your own…you’ve got some great ideas for kids!
Yea! Congrats on reaching your goal, Joe.
Thank you Joe. If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have learned about Sonya and her book adventure. I ordered 2 and they arrived today. The book is fabulous!I gave one to a friend to save for a future grandchild. She loved it. I can’t wait till the book about colors comes out.