Where is your faith? Does it sprout quickly and then die quickly? Do thorns kill your faith? Is your faith deeply rooted? Do your reach 30, 60, or 100 others?
Julienne Patsakos is a dedicated wife and mother to four children. She has been an educator in the NYC school system for more than 20 years and is the author of a collection of children’s books called the “Angel, Angel” series.
The Angel, Angel books are rooted in her devout Christian faith and were created through quiet prayer and reflection. Each story features an angel who helps teach children a valuable lesson. Moral conflicts, personal values and other difficult concepts are made easy for young minds to digest through the use of pleasant rhyming patterns.
Julienne, a passionate advocate behind Angel Books, is dedicated to supporting NAMI, a nonprofit organization focused on mental health awareness. As a committed volunteer and member of the fundraising committee, author Julienne Patsakos plays a vital role in raising funds to help amplify NAMI's mission. For those with loved ones grappling with mental illness, NAMI offers resources nationwide, including support groups tailored for family members, peers, siblings, the community. Connecting with these support networks can provide invaluable assistance and understanding, fostering hope and resilience in challenging times.
BOOKS
Angel, Angel Do I Have A Conscience?
Angel, Angel Do I Have A Conscience? is Patsakos’ first book published. It teaches about being torn about making decisions between right and wrong. In this book there is a good angel, and a bad angel. The good angel influences the boy to make good choices. The bad angel entices and antagonizes the boy to steal from his friend, Chris. In the end, he listens to the good angel and makes the right decision. This leads to a happy ending when there is a sudden knock at the door! This book is recommended for religious education classes also known as CCD.
Angel, Angel, What Is Love?
The most recent book by the author is Angel, Angel What is Love? In this story, a sweet girl is curious about love. Not sure where to find it, she walks around looking everywhere. As the story unfolds, the main character realizes from the angel’s guidance that love comes from a feeling of good. There should be no jealousy nor rudeness. Instead love is patient and kind.
“Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he scattered it across the field , some of the seed fell on the footpath, and and the birds came and ate it. Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots , it died. Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain. Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they sprouted, grew, and produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even hundred times as much as had been planted! Then, he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand. ”
December 6th 2024, NAMI GALA fundraiser at the Hilton, Staten Island. Maurice Benard of General Hospital and podcast State of Mind, was nominated for his works in mental health. Maurice speaks openly about his childhood hospitalization for bi-polar coupled by anxiety and depression on his podcast. His wife Paula is his biggest supporter.