Author and Illustrator John Sazaklis

We are so proud of John Sazaklis. Not only is he my husband's cousin, but he is also our Koumbaro. He baptized my youngest son Argyri. John happends to be a fabulous Nouno! Check out some of my older posts. He is always around.

Pictures from the book reading

Reading by Author Illustrator John Sazaklis

On January 15, 2011 author and illustrator John Sazaklis did a presentation at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church.We had a total of 35 children attend. It was a huge success. Mr. Sazaklis talked a bit about himself and read two of his books. After the presentation was over, and the children had eaten their pizza, John Sazaklis sent home each child with a personally signed book of his. What an event! Bravo John Sazaklis on a job well done. You are an inspiration to us all ( Especially fellow Greek Americans trying to pursue their hopes and dreams.).

On January 6, 2011 Father Dimitri came in and cut the Vasilopita at The Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi. He discussed Agios Vasilis and explained to the meaning behind the Vasilopita. Our students were very excited. Thanks Father Dimitri for an enlightening lesson!

Greek American Preschool Christmas Party 2010

On Friday, December 10, The Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi had their 4th Annual Christmas Party. It was wonderful. The children sang "Ta Kalanta", there was an elf who played games and there was a special visit from Santa Claus.

Greek Picture Book Sample Pages

During the summer, I spent some time writing several Greek picture books for The Greek American Preschool at Saint Paraskevi. The reason I wrote these books was to help students develop some Greek sight words by using repetitive text. I used pictures and words that our students are already familiar with and incorporated them into picture books. These books are used to teach our students how to read and also help build their self esteem. Our students feel a sense of pride that they are able to read a book in Greek. After the book has been read a few times during class, each student gets to bring the book home. Then, they read it with their parents and draw their favorite part of the story. At the end of the year, I will be compiling all of their pictures in a class book that each child will be bringing home.