Reviews:

“I am the director of Essex Preschool and we had the distinct honor of having Emily as one of our guest authors during the month of March and celebration of Read Across America. She was amazing. She knew exactly how to connect with our preschool learners and her story of connectedness after loss is an endearing message for people of all ages. We look forward to her coming back next year!” -Donna R.

“Emily's visit was a fantastic experience for my residents! She was incredibly engaging, sharing her personal story that really brought her book to life. It sparked thoughtful discussion and personal reflections as well as fostered a sense of connection and creativity among the groups. Emily's visit and her book reading was a memorable experience that had a positive impact on everyone who attended and my residents are looking forward to her next books!!" -Karina M.

“Our school hosted Emily for a K-2 author visit recently. From the start, I was impressed by Emily's professionalism & communication in organizing her visit. At her visit, she was quickly able to gain the attention of our youngest readers & writers by sharing her beautiful story. The students greatly enjoyed getting to ask Emily questions about her writing process and even got to share their own ideas for stories. Emily was incredibly engaging, thoughtful, and kind. Our school loved having her visit and can't wait to have her back when her second book is complete!” -Bridget A.

“I am an assistant director at a "school house" inspired K-8 school, Bridgeport CT Center of the Arts. Emily Franke visited our small school, and to say it was amazing is an understatement. Her communication leading up to her visit was great. At her visit she was able to reach our students ages ranging 5-14, and even our staff was touched by her book, The Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover . In her visit she went beyond just the message of her book and was able to give us insight on the process of becoming an author. The book helped our school find a lighthearted way to help our students understand the people they've lost will always be around. Her book highlights the feeling of rememberance and does not just focus on grief. Our school cannot until she releases any future books, as we can't wait to have her back!” - Cami M.

“Emily was reading at the local library and one of our parents recommended her to me.
I am so glad I reached out to have her visit our school!
I am the director of The Goddard School in Glastonbury, CT and we had Emily come visit our preschool , pre k classrooms during the month of March, 2024. Each March we celebrate reading and teach the children about authors and illustrators during our Read Across Goddard!
Emily was so kind and interactive with our children, she really had a way to get along with young children!
I was so impressed not only with her as being a young author, but with how she knew how to captivate the children while allowing them to ask questions about herself and her story.
She is one of a kind !
I would highly recommend having Emily come to any classroom to read her delightful book to your children!” -Mary P.

“When we first met I was so inspired by this beautiful young author's story. This book is simple yet very well written and illustrated to touch everyone's hearts. We held an event at our family's small business and because Emily is very passionate and amazing she captured everyone's attention right away. She read her story and also helped children do a craft. Children of all ages were engaged from start to finish. We are so grateful to have met Emily at the beginning of her career. We can not wait to see this young author's future bloom.” -Dina

“We hosted Emily as a guest reader for our school's literacy night. Children and families really responded to her sweet story. It was clear that the children connected with the message about hope after loss, and were captivated by the cute characters, charming illustrations, and whimsical story. Emily is a natural with children, and speaks with confidence and compassion. I especially loved how she inspired and empowered students by sharing about her journey from writing to publishing. She and her book are a must-have for elementary schools! We would love to have her back again soon.” -Erin

“We loved when Emily came to visit our school. The students really enjoyed her and her book! She did an excellent job engaging all age groups. Every time we see a ladybug we think of Emily's story. Can't wait to have her back for another visit!!!” -Monica

“Very much enjoy not only Emily’s book, but her willingness to share it with young readers at the school I work at. Amazing author and person!” -Erin

“The Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover is an excellent book for children, teens, and adults alike. I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, and I have already begun using it with my clients. I highly recommend it.” -Melanie

“What a beautiful story of the love and bond between Emily and her grandmother. This story will truly help others with the healing process of a loved one. The signs are always there.” -Mary

“The Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover is a warm & touching story about dealing with grief as a child. Such a relatable story for all ages reminding us our loved ones are all around us. As an adult, I related so well to this story as my "naun" had been a wonderful role model & companion to me growing up. Emily is a talented young author & I look forward to reading her future books. The illustrations are equally inspiring and uplifting. Highly recommend this book for every family dealing with the loss of a loved one.” -Gina

“I had the opportunity to meet Emily in Wallingford at her book signing. Her story The Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover is a masterpiece. she embraces a tough subject with Love and Compassion she held deeply for her grandma whom she missed. While reading Emily's book it resonated with me due to my missing and the love, I hold deeply for both grandparents that had passed away. I will continue to support Emily on her journey as an author and gifted writer.” -Kimberly Steeves Author of Fire Safety Rocks

“What a sweet way to carry on a memory of a loved one! Emily’s joyfully portrays her love for her grandmother and looking for signs to help with the grieving process and remembering a family member. I will be reading this book to my students at work and sharing this with friends, family members and co-workers! look for signs- they are there!” -Nicole

“The Ladybug Who Lived on a Four Leaf Clover was an amazing book. We have dealt with the loss of three great-grandparents in the past two years for my daughter. This book was an absolute comfort for her. Extremely touching- I cried my way through it. I plan to give this book to any other children in my life who are unfortunate enough to experience loss. Buy this book- you won’t regret it!” -Cheryl

“Emily is such a passionate author who truly puts her heart and soul into her work. Her recent published book The Ladybug Who Lived On A Four Leaf Clover is a heartwarming story that touches on grief by the passing of loved ones. It’s a gentle story that can be helpful to children and adults. I highly recommend purchasing this book and I am so excited for future books written by this author!” -Samantha

“She is a beautiful young lady and so sweet and an amazing author… Her story was very relatable. My granddaughters absolutely loved the book and it helped them talk about their family who passed. We all loved the book! Thank you for sharing your experience!” -Chris

“This book truly made me cry. Such a lovely simple story of love and hope. Great for children. Rich illustration and a beautiful tale.” -Mallorie