Author and illustrator Jackie Morreale shares exciting news about her latest children’s book, "Princess Tessa & Luc the Duke: Trick or Tiara Halloween Surprise," celebrating Halloween and Dyslexia Awareness Month. The book, available in paperback on Amazon, also offers a coloring activity book for children to personalize their Halloween experience. Jackie also shares a sneak peek into the story, which incorporates family traditions from Sicily, including il Giorno di Morti, or the Day of the Dead, celebrations.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Book: Halloween Surprise and Dyslexia Awareness

01:21 Dedication

01:43 Book Read Aloud

03:58 Trick or treating at first four houses

04:42 House with the vampire queen and full-sized candy bars

05:21 Sneak Peak: Look and Find

05:47 A Note from Nonna: Family Traditions and il Giorno Dei Morti on November 2nd (Day of the Dead)

Takeaways:

• "Different is good. Keep thinking big."

• "Halloween is my favorite time of year."

• "Luc the Duke is ready for his first real Halloween."

• "Princess Tessa as a snow princess."

• "The pumpkin prince is riding in style."

• "Luc tastes his very first chocolate bar."

• "A queen appears with a whole tray of full-size candy bars."

• "Families gather over stories and delicious foods."

• "Celebrating Il Giorno dei Morti, the Day of the Dead."

• "Thank you for your support as a new debut author."

Sound bites:

"Different is good."

"Halloween is my favorite."

"Luc's first real Halloween."

"Princess Tessa as a snow princess."

"Pumpkin prince riding in style."

"Luc's first chocolate bar."

"Queen with fangs, nails, and full-size candy bars."

"Stories and delicious foods."

"Il Giorno dei Morti celebration."

Join Jackie Morreale as she celebrates Halloween and the end of Dyslexia Awareness Month in October 2025, working to continue raising awareness for dyslexia. She's excited to announce the book publishing of her latest work, now available through self publishing platforms like Amazon.