Addison the Light Catcher

by Courtney Kotloski, Natalie Sorrentino (Illustrator)

Overview

“Did you know there is light inside of everyone? 
There is. 
And did you know you can catch it and share it with the world? 
You can.”

Listen to Addison tell the story of her super-duper light catcher. She made it when her brother with special needs was born to catch his light and share it with the world. This story about love, admiration and the special bond between siblings sheds light on the power of advocacy and the magic inside of everyone. Addison the Light Catcher is a must have for every household.

Addison the Light Catcher is the first book in the Gnat & Corky Series, which shares universal stories based on the spirit of real kids. With words and watercolor author/illustrator duo Gnat & Corky bring beautiful messages to life for all ages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734915327
Publisher:	Gnat & Corky
Publication date:	06/01/2020
Series:	Gnat & Corky Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	36
Sales rank:	597,143
File size:	23 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Courtney is an award-winning writer, playwright and published author. She is one of the founders of Serendipity Theater (now 2nd Story, Chicago). Her plays have been performed in every major city with performances at the New York Fringe Festival, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Strawdog Theater, Second City LA, and the Victory Gardens Theater. Courtney has performed in small theaters throughout Chicago and professionally at the Goodman and Steppenwolf theaters. She has voiced many radio and TV spots and received a best actress nomination for her performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. She has also taught acting and improv for nearly 20 years. Courtney worked in the corporate setting for more than a decade as the director of content strategy for an internal creative agency. She has led writing teams, and has been the creative mind behind many campaigns and communication strategies. Courtney is the author of the award-winning Gnat&Corky Series. Her first book, Addison the Light Catcher, achieved the number one new release in children's special needs books on Amazon. Gnat&Corky books are all hand painted with watercolor by Natalie Sorrentino (Gnat) and each story is developed and created by Courtney (Corky), who interviews the children. Kids answer Gnat&Corky's questions at www.gnatandcorky.com and then Gnat&Corky select children to be interviewed for stories. The art is whimsical, and the storytelling transcends all ages. There are currently four titles published in the Gnat&Corky Series: Addison the Light Catcher, Ken the Keeper, Will It and From Malena with Love. Courtney is currently balancing book launches and working as a writer. Courtney lives in Northern Illinois with her husband, two kids, and Jake- the best dog in the universe.
Natalie picked up her first paintbrush when she was three and she has not stopped painting since. Natalie is the illustrator (Gnat) of the award-winning Gnat&Corky Series; a children's book series based on the spirit of real kids. Natalie has a background in art therapy and has worked with a diverse scope of clients. Over the years, her passion has brought her into many classrooms and corporate environments. Whether making art with her clients, creating team building curriculum, personal works, commissioned pieces or greeting cards; Natalie is deeply drawn into the stories that the human experience tells. She wholeheartedly believes that every individual is their own narrator- eagerly awaiting to weave their personal tale to achieve their highest potential.

Table of Contents

“Did you know there is light inside of everyone? 
There is. 
And did you know you can catch it and share it with the world? 
You can.”

Listen to Addison tell the story of her super-duper light catcher. She made it when her brother with special needs was born to catch his light and share it with the world. This story about love, admiration and the special bond between siblings sheds light on the power of advocacy and the magic inside of everyone. Addison the Light Catcher is a must have for every household.

Editorial Reviews

These books are simply beautiful! Each one is a treasure and a unique look into the soul of a real child. My children love these stories and so do I.

-Eydie Faye, Writer/Story Editor on Netflix series Fuller House

There is no greater tool to engage kids in the love of language and reading than The Gnat & Corky Series. They fill your soul with rhythm and rhymes. They fill your eyes with color and wonder. And they fill the world with inspiring stories about real children that everyone can relate to. A must for all classroom libraries

-Heather Robertson-Devine, Founder & Owner of Books del Sur

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