July 3, 2020

Alison Paul Klakowicz Takes Young Readers on a Ride in “Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck”

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In this episode 1119, we visit with Alison Paul Klakowicz, author of “Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck,” an epic travel and adventure children’s picture book born of the author’s son’s imagination and love of monster trucks during his toddler years.

Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck, Alison’s first children’s book, was the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Award.

Every kid knows that mommies are the greatest. They feed us and take care of us and love us with all their hearts. But did you know they are also so cool! One little boy sure does. His mommy drives a big, red monster truck, and it’s awesome!

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Mom’s Choice Awards

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Author’s website: www.AlisonPaulKlakowicz.com

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Facebook: @Alison.Klakowicz & @MommysBigRedMonsterTruck
Twitter: @KlakowiczAlison
Instagram: @AlisonKlak & @MommysBigRedMonsterTruck

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With a lifelong love of children’s literature, Alison Paul Klakowicz earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, as well as a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. She worked for over a decade as a human services professional and counselor and has also worked as a journalist and freelance writer. Currently, she is the host and creator of Hodge Podge Podcast & Blog, out of Fayetteville, NC (www.HodgePodgeByAlisonKlak.com), where she highlights her life as an author, writer, military spouse, and features individuals and places that inspire

Mommy’s Big, Red Monster Truck, Alison’s first children’s book, was the recipient of the Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Award.

Alison is a native of Eastern North Carolina, born and raised on the shores of the Pamlico River out of Beaufort County. She is a military spouse who resides in Fayetteville, NC, where she lives with her son (Mak) and husband (Adam). They enjoy spending time with their loved ones on the North Carolina coast, and whenever they get the chance, they go on adventures, making priceless memories.

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