Lisa's passion during her time as a primary school teacher has always been about engaging children with reading and writing through fun and imaginative ways. She believes there is a writer in us all! After working in school settings for over 20 years, Lisa decided to make a move from being in the classroom to focusing on writing full-time, with the hope of making a positive and meaningful impact on children's well-being through her books and visits.
Lisa's debut children's book, The Magic in You, was released on the 16th November 2023. It is a book close to Lisa's heart as it was inspired by her grandmother, who was also an author. It is a rhyming, self-help book aimed at children aged 0-6 years old, but has a timeless message that may resonate with us all! The Magic in You is an inspiring and thought-provoking book, with a focus on self-belief around one's hopes, goals and dreams. The beautiful illustrations by Sara Santek encapsulates the magic, helping to strengthen the book's message in a vivid and striking way- engaging the reader and encouraging imagination and visualisation at its core.
Lisa's aim for her picture books is to support children with their mental health and self-esteem by promoting positive messages of strength, perseverance and love. During her time in the classroom, Lisa felt that there needed to be a greater emphasis on children's well-being by promoting more of a growth mindset; teaching pupils how to manage and regulate their feelings and emotions. She realised that children needed to be explicitly taught how to streamline their thoughts in a more positive and productive way- through good quality texts and well planned lessons. Mindfulness and Yoga is also another area which she feels is under utilised in the classroom. Young children need to know that the quality of their thoughts often determines their success and happiness in the future.
Lisa is currently working on a couple of new books. Her second book, which was released on World Book Day in March 2024, is called 'Flick the Rainbow Flamingo'. It is about a little flamingo who realised she didn't want to be like the other flamingos, so she found the courage within to do what she felt was true to herself. This Summer, she will also be releasing another beautifully illustrated book by Jaden- Holly Adams, about a lost lion with a huge ego! Keep updated on her new releases on her website or through her Instagram page- @lisareneeruggeri. If you would like to find out more about the stunning illustrations in The Magic in You and Lionel the Lost Lion, please contact Sara Santek or Jaden-Holly Adams through their Instagram pages: @sarasantekart or @jaden_adams.illustration.
Lisa is also a certified mindset coach. Please have a look at her Instagram page for adults- @self.healthcoaching- where you will find inspirational and thought provoking quotes.
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