You Are A Hero (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781717070753)

Marina E.I. is the author and illustrator of You Are A Hero, a book that encourages children to see themselves as powerful people (heroes!) with valuable strengths. Through her experiences as a former kindergarten teacher and mother of two children, Marina has observed the important roles that self-awareness and self-confidence play in the personal development and education of a child. With her book she hopes to motivate children to self-reflect, recognize their personal power, and celebrate it. For years Marina wanted to write and illustrate a book, but was hesitant to try because although she has always loved to draw, she is not a formally trained artist. She decided to follow the advice she would give her children, "Know your strengths, wear them proudly, and use them wisely." Her illustrations come from the heart and she hopes that sharing her work with the world contributes something useful and good to others. Marina is the mother of Sebastian and Gabriela and is married to her college sweetheart, Norman. They live in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to writing, drawing, and enjoying life with her family, Marina loves to crochet while watching movies.