The Nest
Dear Alina Vega and Lina Sandaal,
My name is Leah Guzman and I wrote and illustrated the educational children’s book, Rad is SMAD!! I am interested in promoting the book at the Nest. The educational component of the book teaches emotional intelligence. Rad is SMAD!!  is a tool to teach children constructive ways to deal with feelings (breathing, drawing, talking). The book is suited for children ages 2-8 years old. It has a positive message and is beautifully illustrated. I have been promoting the book in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Children’s Museum, and Kidville-Pinecrest.
About the book:
Rad is a tough and lonely monster truck who has no friends. Rad is SMAD; he feels sad and mad! He starts trucking out of control through the bumpy road. He hurts other trucks and makes them sad and mad. Rad learns that it is better to talk about his feelings rather than acting them out, hurting others and himself. 
Rad’s story touches the inner world of children of all ages, is an excellent vehicle to help them deal with their feelings. After reading the story, children will create their own book of feelings and friendship through the activity pages included at the end of the book.
My intention is to have a “Meet the Author” event where I will read the book, engage parents and children in a discussion and exercises of ways to deal with emotions, include an art activity related to the book, and a book signing. Please feel free to contact me to discuss this opportunity and I can bring you the book to review. 
You can check out my website for more information www.the-artful-experience.com.  The book is currently available at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com. Thank you for your time and I look forward to meeting with you. 
Giving you my best,
Leah Guzman, ATR-BC
Clinical Art Therapist
305-721-7480, miami84@bellsouth.net

