Author Donna LeBlanc Offers Children a Creative Role Model in Commander Josh

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Author Donna LeBlanc Offers Children a Creative
Role Model in Commander Josh
1888PressRelease - Explorations of Commander
Josh, the first in a new series of children's
books by author Donna LeBlanc, shows young
readers how they can enjoy learning by using
their imagination. NEW HARTFORD, Conn. -
Children need an opportunity to explore using
their own creativity away from their electronic
devices. Celebrating that level of
inquisitiveness is the goal of author Donna
LeBlanc's new book, Explorations of Commander
Josh. While so many children spend time attached
to electronics, LeBlanc took her inspiration from
a young nephew who always was - and is - full of
life, transforming him into her central
character. LeBlanc said, "It occurred to me
that it would be entertaining to create a role
model that could help children to have fun by
being creative rather than relying on electronic
distractions." Filled with colorful
illustrations, Explorations of Commander Josh is
the first in a series of books planned and penned
by LeBlanc. "My goal is to give children a
positive, fun experience of how rewarding it can
be to develop ways to make up their own
adventures, just like Josh," said LeBlanc.
The first book in the series, Explorations of
Commander Josh, which is on sale now, will be
followed up with other titles featuring the main
character of Josh. This will allow readers who
love Josh's adventures to continue to enjoy his
experiences in more than one book. Future books
will include the same level of colorful
illustration and Josh's uncanny ability to move
through situations in a fun and positive manner.
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Before becoming an author, Donna LeBlanc studied
music and musical theatre, became a wife, worked
in corporate America, served as a mentor and as a
children's choir director, and created her own
business in faux finishing and interior
decorating. Her first efforts at writing began
two decades ago when LeBlanc developed a short
story about a boy who lived in a laundry basket.
In 2009, LeBlanc picked up the idea again,
creating the character of Josh while observing
her nephew act out the characters he watched on
TV. Explorations of Commander Josh is ideal for
parents who want a role model for their children,
for libraries that are looking for the best books
to share at story hour, and for elementary
schools that share the value of imagination and
encouraging creativity in their youngest
students. Explorations of Commander Josh can be
purchased online from SDP Publishing Solutions,
Amazon or Barnes and Noble. About the Author As
a piano instructor for the past two decades,
Donna LeBlanc has been inspired by the
relationships she has built. When she is not
teaching her students and finding new
destinations for Commander Josh, Donna is
managing her decorating business, mentoring at a
local elementary school, and serving as an
executive board member on the town's business
council. Donna currently resides in New Hartford,
Connecticut, with her husband, her brother and
two dog daughters, Sophie and Rosa.
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