I recently had the honor of being hosted by the New Canaan Public Library for a presentation of “101 Movies To See Before You Grow Up.” Lauren Howard, Teen Services Librarian, together with Ellen Crovatto, Director of Development for the library, coordinated the book presentation. Over 50 members of the library attended the event on a chilly and […]
My Picks for Oscar Nominated Family Films 2016
From this year’s list of Oscar nominated movies, I picked a couple I think will transcend and become family films worth watching over and over again. As a staunch cinephile, (heck, I even wrote a film guide,”101 Movies To See Before You Grow Up,” to help you get your kids started on loving movies!) I’m glad to report […]
“101 Movies” Sells Over 58,000 Copies! Sold at Scholastic Book Fairs (Video)
Thanks to everyone who’s bought “101 Movies To See Before You Grow Up,” Quarto Kids. It has sold over 58,000 copies! (Book trailer by Bianca Valle, my daughter, Film and TV graduate, NYU Tisch School of the Arts) To get your own signed and dedicated copy, use the PayPal button or email me at vallesuzette@gmail.com. The […]
I’ll Be a Speaker at Entertainment New Media Network Conference 2015
Excited doesn’t describe how I feel about being invited to be a speaker on a panel at this year’s Entertainment New Media Network Conference in Los Angeles, California, September 9-13. Just imagining myself surrounded by like-minded bloggers, writers, authors, media experts, and special guests from the entertainment industry fills me with inspiration! What is the […]