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LATEST NEWS!
PR From The Heart’s 6th Annual Top Empowering Reads for Kids
In a year where the world felt both challenging and full of possibility, these bright lights arrived like beacons along our path—reminding us, inspiring us, and helping children see the goodness, courage, and kindness that exist all around them.
We’re excited and honored to officially announce PR From The Heart’s 6th Annual Top Empowering Reads for Kids—honoring the most outstanding works from authors in traditional, self, and hybrid publishing—showcasing the very best of 2025.
- Just Keep Going (Written by Lynn Smith | Published by Sourcebooks Kids)
- Walking Each Other Home—Zachary’s Mission: A Hospice for Children (Written by John Masiulionis | Published by Trolley Stop Publishing)
- The Flowers in Grandma’s Garden: A Bailey and Buttons Story (Written by Dr. Julie McDonnell Author, EdD | Published by Miriam Laundry)
- Piccolo (Written and Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino | Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Christy Ottaviano Books)
- The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks (Written by Shafer Stedron, MD | Published by Little House of Dreams Publishing)
- This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story (Written and Illustrated by John Parra | Published by SimonKIDS/Paula Wiseman Books)
- The Cottage (Written by Mary C. Kerins | Published by Miriam Laundry)
- Spark (Written by Chris Baron | Published by MacKids Books/Feiwel & Friends)
- The More the Merrier (Written by Meridith Taylor Strout, Ph.D. | Published by Stride Publishing)
- Koda and the Whales: A True Story (Written by Carrie Newell | published by Torchflame Books)
Thank you for your continued support of PR From The Heart and for championing KidLit creatives in 2025.
Let’s carry the magic and hope into 2026—making it the most empowering and memorable year yet for children, families, educators, and all who believe in the power of great children’s books.
If you’re a children’s author looking for dedicated PR support to share your inspiring story and new book with the media—and reach more parents, families, and educators during the new year—contact us to learn how PR From The Heart can support you.
Building A Culture Of Reading In Your Classroom
Turning Pages, Changing Lives 2025 at Mall of America
“Books break the shackles of time—proof that humans can work magic.” (Carl Sagan)
This Back-to-School Season is a celebration of the magic of stories—their power to spark imagination, cultivate compassion, and transform the lives of the next generation.
And so, thanks to ten inspiring voices from the KidLit community, children in the Twin Cities and beyond are now stepping through doors to whole new worlds, creating brighter futures, and growing into the best versions of themselves.
We’re excited to officially release the official event recap video of PR From The Heart’s Building A Culture Of Reading In Your Classroom | Turning Pages, Changing Lives 2025 from the iconic Mall of America.
A heartfelt thank you to John Pischke and his team at fifteen two media and to Kate Ann Photography for capturing all the treasured memories from this special day in the Twin Cities.
With heartfelt gratitude, we celebrate the incredible voices of Joe Schmit, Shayla Reaves, Dr. Shafer Stedron, Dr. Cherice Roth, Dr. Jim Price, Carrie Newell, January Liddell, Allie Davis, Jo Ann Gramlich, and our very own John Masiulionis. With your storytelling, insight, and vision, you’ve reminded us that the magic of reading lies in its power to connect us, inspire us, and carry us forward.
If you’re a children’s author looking for dedicated PR support to share your inspiring story and new book with the media—and reach more parents, families, and educators during the upcoming holiday season—contact us to learn how PR From The Heart can support you: https://bit.ly/474Jbur.
Thank you for helping us walk home the children of the Twin Cities and our little neighbors around the world.
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Testimonials From The Hearts Of Our Clients
Thanks, PR From The Heart, and especially John Masiulionis, for your assistance with our U.S. Media Tour celebrating the launch of Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Elephant Show Stoppers! John was thorough, prepared excellent media lead sheets for our interviews, and secured spots for us in many major markets, including NBC in New York City and Los Angeles. He made connections and introductions for us with a goal of further advancing the Sharon, Lois & Bram brand and making our U.S. travels worthwhile, and for that, we are grateful.
When the time came to help promote my debut children’s book, Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son, and the release of my newly-illustrated story, Spanish Is the Language of My Family, I knew John Masiulionis was the top person for the job.
John is a professional, hardworking, goal-driven, and truly genuine individual, who cares deeply about the people he serves and the wonderful KidLit community. As part of my two Book/Media Tours with PR From The Heart, John scheduled multiple TV interviews in high-profile markets, as well as advised me on bookstore locations ideal for having book signings and for sharing my story.
John also promoted my book with scheduled online marketing posts, including creating content and social media connections. His creative ideas, passion, and good-hearted nature made for a super working relationship and successful promotional tour partnership.
Thank you, John, and your team at PR From The Heart, for your truly amazing service.
I had the pleasure of working with PR From The Heart to promote my first published children’s book, Pink Shoes, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, John demonstrated exceptional professionalism and creativity, along with providing invaluable guidance on how to present my book effectively.
John took the time to understand my vision and target audience, crafting a tailored marketing strategy that truly resonated. His expertise in children’s literature was evident, as he introduced innovative ideas that I had not considered. He successfully scheduled multiple television interview appearances for me on major networks in the Washington, D.C. And Baltimore media markets, which significantly boosted my book’s visibility.
Throughout the campaign, John’s communication was top-notch. He always kept me updated on progress and was always available to answer any questions I had. His support made me feel like a valued partner, rather than just another client.
The results speak for themselves! My book, Pink Shoes, received significant visibility, and I gained exposure to a wider audience than I could have imagined, leading to increased interest in my story. I especially enjoyed recording my featured Read Out Loud episode at the KidLit TV studios in New York City, along with my featured in-studio Neighborly Reviews Bookcast episode with John, David Newell (who played the beloved Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood), and fellow children’s author, Russ Rogers, at Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation in downtown Pittsburgh.
I wholeheartedly recommend PR From The Heart to anyone looking to promote their work. John’s dedication, expertise, and passion for storytelling truly sets him apart. John: You are one in a million, and I thank you for helping bring my dream to life!
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