PR From The Heart

John Masiulionis is a seasoned public relations professional with over a decade of experience helping creatives share their gifts and expand their reach worldwide.

As the founder and owner of PR From The Heart, one of the leading PR firms in the KidLit community, John specializes in working with children’s book authors across the country to build powerful platforms and amplify their meaningful stories.

This spring, John released his highly anticipated debut children’s book, Walking Each Other Home—Zachary’s Mission: A Hospice for Children, a touching story that introduces young readers to terminal illness and grief through the journey of Zachary, a brave 8-year-old boy on a mission to create a hospice for children like him—with help from his family and four Earth Angels. Inspired by his personal experiences, John wrote the book as a resource of care to guide families through difficult conversations, while helping to bring his vision of a children’s hospice in San Diego to life—offering hope and comfort to those facing life’s toughest challenges.

John’s expertise extends beyond his work as a publicist and children’s author. As the host of The Children’s Books Spotlight Series, one of the longest-running podcasts in children’s literature, he connects with parents, educators, and librarians globally, spotlighting inspiring stories and the authors behind them. Alongside David Newell, the beloved Mr. McFeely from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, John co-hosts The Neighborly Reviews Bookcast, a popular children’s book review podcast that instills a love of reading in little ones and helps children discover their inherent worth and value through the magic of books.

Currently residing in San Diego, California, with his beloved Shih Tzu/Maltese, Little Forrest, John remains deeply involved in his community. His work is driven by a belief that by nurturing connections, fostering empathy in children, and creating supportive spaces through the power of storytelling, we can collectively create a world of unconditional love and understanding.