“The connections we make in the course of a life…maybe that’s what heaven is.”

And so, we are grateful to connect with our newest neighbor, who is here to reintroduce us to the kind and caring world of Mister Rogers. 💖

Caldecott-award winning children’s author and illustrator, Matthew Cordell, joins our John Masiulionis for Episode #84 of The Empowered Publicity Children’s Books Spotlight Series, to share his inspiring story, the release of his new children’s book, Hello, Neighbor! (published by Holiday House Publishing, Inc.), how Mister Rogers Neighborhood forever changed the world of television, why it’s important for little ones to mention and explore their feelings amid the current climate, what children and adults can learn from the message of Mister Rogers today, plus much more. 🚎

We encourage all of you to support Matthew by purchasing your copy of Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers, and enjoying this empowering read with your little ones! https://amzn.to/3h4K5fL. 📖

Children’s Books Spotlight Series Episode #84: Matthew Cordell | Hello, Neighbor!