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Award-winning author of

Project June Bug

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WINNER OF PARENT TO PARENT "LIFE BUZZ" AWARDS FOR: BEST EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT, BEST EDUCATIONAL BOOK, HOT PRODUCTS, and 2009 TOP TEN PRODUCTS!

WINNER OF A 2008 ROYAL PALM LITERARY AWARD!

FINALIST IN THE 2009 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS!


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Jackie is a former teacher and contributing education writer for the Courier Post. She is currently a columnist for The Island Reporter, a publication that serves the South Gulf Beaches in St. Petersburg, Florida. Jackie lives on nearby Treasure Island with her husband, John, and two rather noisy macaws. Project June Bug is her first novel.

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Click here to see Jackie's interview on Comcast Newsmakers


Finally - A novel about a teacher, by a teacher, for the teacher in everyone
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Project June Bug is a novel that gives readers an intimate peek behind the faculty room door and takes them on an unforgettable journey into the world of ADHD.

Published by iUniverse, Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-595-45528-7 (trade paperback)
ISBN: 978-0-595-70105-6 (hardback)
ISBN: 978-0-595-89838-1 (e-book)

ASIN: B001RTS4T2 (Amazon Kindle)

Here's what people are saying about Project June Bug:

"Competently written and clearly based on Minniti's experience and passion for teaching." 

                                                                - US Review of Books

Project June Bug goes to the head of the class. Smart, funny, poignant, and relevant, it captures the best and the worst of a system where no child should be left behind.”   

             -George Anastasia, reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of The Last Gangster


 


 

"If you ever wondered what it is like to teach high school, read this book. It's all here—kids, parents, administrators, colleagues and more. In Jenna Bianchi, readers are treated to a true teacher with all her heart, dedication, aspirations, disappointments, frustrations, and pains. She captivated me from page one. Minniti has created not only a great read with engaging characters but a self-help book for any parent with an ADHD child. Like her main character, Minniti has the heart of a teacher and the wit of a Jersey girl."

Carol Ringold, Psy.D., licensed psychologist


 

Project June Bug is a great story about the differences in our behavior patterns. It also provides wonderful insight into Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A must-read for parents and students.”

Cody Fowler Davis, author of Green 61


 

"With focus and characters as mainstream as Main Street, this fine novel is far more a great read than message tale."

Tom Corcoran, author of Air Dance Iguana, Jimmy Buffett-The Key West Years, and Key West in Black and White


 

“This story is not only well-written, it is engaging and heartfelt. Minniti’s professional background as a teacher provides the experiential background that is so well-suited to her story.”
                                                   

                                         -Connie Langhorst, author of Finding Happy


 

"If you want a quick-to-read novel to put in your suitcase this vacation, grab Project June Bug.  This is a book to squawk over."
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Tampa Bay Woman

 

"You will laugh, cry, and cheer as you read about a system that is meant to help children but all too often falters. You will grow to love both teacher and student. Most importantly, you may learn a few things you did not previously know about ADHD."
                                                             -ADHD & LD Resource Blog

"Project June Bug is an enjoyable book and one you will knock out in one sitting. Whether you're an educator or a parent, you will learn something new. Project June Bug is a recommended read for anyone interested in ADHD or in the public education  system.          SmileSmileSmileSmile/5" 

                                                                                      -South Jersey Mom

                                                                                   

"An entertaining, informative tome for all audiences, especially teachers...readers will find that Project June Bug has a sassy, light tone that tempers the serious subject."

                                                                                             - NewsWeekly

"ADHD is not a 'controversial' diagnosis. It is accepted as a valid medical diagnosis by every major medical body in at least 53 countries. But nothing gets across fact better than a good story, and Project June Bug does just that."

                                   -Gina Pera, author of Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?


 

"The first time I read it, it was a sit down, don't-bother-me-until-I'm-done marathon reading session. Each successive time has been a means for me to deal with different episodes in the life of my ADHD son and ADD combined-type daughter. Thank you for this wonderful reading experience."
           
           -Larissa Vann, daughter of Ray Dix (author of Death Row Defender)