Flip Flip Flo, the Know-It-All, published by Marquette Books LLC of Spokane, WA, is the story
of a sweet smarty-pants who longs for shoeless summers. When school starts, Flo can’t bear to part with her flip flops,
but a mishap on the playground teaches Flo that flip flops are for summer and shoes are for school.
The book is a rhyming read-aloud story best suited for children ages 2-6.
“ Flip Flop Flo is an adorable character based on my own daughter and the charming things
she said as a little girl,” explains Gloria Rosanio, author.
“ The book sends a strong message to children about school safety but does so in a fun and colorful way.”

Flip Flop Flo is a fun story about summer vacation and school safety. Proceeds from the book sale help Shoes That Fit, an organization that provides shoes to needy children.  Flip Flop Flo is suited for children to age 8. The book is available at the Barnes & Noble / Rowan University bookstore in Glassboro, N.J. and the Book Swap Cafe in Medford, N.J. as well as public libraries in Mount Holly, N.J. and Jacksonville, Florida.
Gloria and Jim Rosanio has visited elementary schools throughout New Jersey for Book Signings, Career Day and Meet the Author events. If you would like the couple to speak with children at school, day care, or other special events, please send a note to jim@imagiciansinc.com

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gloria Barone Rosanio has a Master’s degree in journalism from Penn State University and worked for many years as a newspaper editor and corporate communications director. She has taught journalism and writing at Emerson College in Boston and at Camden County College in New Jersey. Gloria’s essays have appeared in “Philadelphia Stories” literary magazine, More.com, and she writes a weekly blog for Skirt.com. Flip Flop Flo is based on her daughter and all the children who prefer wearing flip flops instead of shoes. Gloria lives with her husband Jim, in Medford, New Jersey.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR: Jim Rosanio earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of NJ. He has worked as the art director for a corporate health and safety training company doing illustration and animation. Jim has worked on various freelance illustration and animation work including illustrating the book, “The Crow Flies” by Everett Applegate, production art and print materials for the film documentary “Survivors’ Stories” and background graphics for the television program “Greatest Sports Legends.”  Jim is the co-owner and creative director at Imagicians Advertising & Public Relations located in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.