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Prosper author, former Miss Texas competitor autographs new children's book
By media release
Mar 6, 2008

GARLAND, TX — Many avenues of entertainment vie for a child's attention and are sometimes based on unwholesome story lines. Parents today believe in the importance of giving their children fun yet worthwhile books, which can be difficult to find. "Secret Lullaby", a new book by Texas author Jodie Brownd Blancett, offers the best of both worlds – entertainment and a moral lesson.

Jodie, along with "Secret Lullaby" illustrator Cynthia Robertson, will sign copies of "Secret Lullaby" at Maggie's from 11am-4pm on March 8. Maggie's is located at 102 W. Broadway Street in downtown Prosper. For details on the event, call 972-346-2126.

"Secret Lullaby" is a 36-page, beautifully illustrated children's book. The story begins with a little girl who lives by the sea and is enamored one evening by a beautiful song wafting through the air. One day the girl finds a shell with a special message inside. The message says she has a secret friend who sings this lullaby. Through the girl's encounters with her friend, she learns that certain things still exist even if they can't be seen.

Author Jodie Brownd Blancett, a mother of two and former Miss Texas contestant, began to create the book's poem when her daughter had trouble falling asleep. The bedtime story quickly turned into a special time for mother and daughter. Jodie, her husband, Brad, and their children live in Prosper, TX, where she volunteers with the reading program at her daughter's school.

"Secret Lullaby" holds a special place in Jodie's heart. Before she had children, Jodie was a national account manager for Gucci, a leading luxury goods company. When she decided to stay home to rear her children, she wasn't prepared to deal with the different lifestyle. She experienced some postpartum issues and struggled to understand her new identity, which had previously been focused on her job.

Through creating this book, Jodie has found something that she can do for herself that doesn't take away from her family. Jodie says she respects both stay-at-home mothers and those who continue in their career and understands that each path has benefits for different people. She encourages all mothers to support each other, regardless of their lifestyle choices.

Hardback copies of the book are available for $16.99 through online bookstores such as Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.

Hannibal Books also offers the book through 800-747-0738 and http://www.hannibalbooks.com/. ISBN: 978-1-934749-13-5.