It’s not easy to find Holocaust literature that can captivate and educate young readers, especially boys, as Anne Frank did in her iconic diary. Author David Tabatsky is now providing a new account of this tragic and triumphant time in history, told through the eyes of a Jewish teenager in his gripping new book, The Boy Behind the Door: How Salomon Kool Escaped the Nazis. The story is inspired by real events in the life of Salomon Kool, the youngest member of his Amsterdam family, who managed to flee the Nazis throughout World War II while the Netherlands were occupied by German forces.

Inspired by a real boy and real events, David Tabatsky’s new book, The Boy Behind the Door: How Salomon Kool Escaped the Nazis, shares the story of a Dutch teenager who survived World War II by eluding the Nazis time and time again as German forces occupied the Netherlands.

The Boy Behind the Door opens in 1940 as Sal is about to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah. Amsterdam is invaded, and after the Nazis make life more and more impossible for its Jewish residents, he finally must hide behind his bedroom door while German soldiers barge into his home and take away the last two members of his family.

Sal is left to his own devices to evade the Nazis over and over again. With the help of resistance fighters and brave non-Jews, Sal barely survives the war. When he returns to Amsterdam as a young man, he eventually finds out that his entire family, including his parents and three siblings, have perished in concentration camps.

The rest of the story follows Sal as he navigates the aftermath of the war. The Holocaust has changed his life forever, along with his beloved hometown, and the world will never feel the same for him and so many other survivors.

Tabatsky's storytelling brings this significant time in history to life. “This is a powerful story, powerfully told,” says Michael Berenbaum, director of the Siri Ziering Holocaust Institute at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles.

According to Tabatsky, “Sal’s story is a moving document of a period in world history we must never forget.”

It can be difficult to find Holocaust literature that will interest and enlighten young readers, especially boys, but The Boy Behind the Door is appealing and accessible to emerging adults of all reading levels.

David Tabatsky is a writer, editor and performing artist based in New York City. David’s two passions have driven his career as a performer and writer. He has performed as an actor, clown and juggler around the world, in venues such as Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, throughout Europe and Japan, and most notably at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Tabatsky is the co-author of several books about cancer, and the author of Write for Life: Communicating Your Way Through Cancer. He was the consulting editor for Marlo Thomas’ bestseller The Right Words at the Right Time, Volume 2: Your Turn. Tabatsky released his memoir, American Misfit, in 2017.

Would you be interested in an expert interview with Carlena Evans, daughter of the late actor Mike Evans from GoodTimes and The Jeffersons, about her international children’s program Kidsplosion?

Since its inception in 2011, Kidsplosion has grown to secure various partnerships with several cities, countries, schools, and organizations. Branching from their five locations in Georgia, Carlena has expanded the Kidsplosion brand all the way to Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Dubai! 

Additionally, Carlena is available to comment on:

Carlena was recently featured in New York Weekly and HNGN.

Please let me know if you’re interested in any of the above topics, or if you have any other ideas where Carlena may be a good fit. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Warm Regards,

De’Launa Carriere

de’launa.carriere@otterpr.com

A visionary with extraordinary purpose, Carlena is a vessel whose task is to ensure that every child and teen on the planet realizes their worth, potential, and abilities as early as possible. Enriched with an amazing scholastic and professional resume, Carlena graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Communication, and a minor in English, from Cheyney University. Unrelenting in her work ethic, she continued her matriculation through post-secondary education and was awarded her Master of Education from University of Pittsburgh in the spring of 2010. She accomplished this feat all while defying the odds of being a single parent.  

Carlena J. Evans, M.Ed. possesses an incomparable desire for youth and adults alike to realize that nothing is impossible! Gifted with a heart of gold, her genuine efforts are unparalleled in her advocacy for children, students, women, and mothers everywhere.  Despite Evans' infinite successes, she never fails to acknowledge, "Kidsplosion is GOD'S vision and I am honored to be used."

Greetings,

I am up-and-coming Psychic Astrologer, Psychic Medium and Spiritual Teacher who has a lot to offer to your listeners. As an expert within my field, I have an extensive base of knowledge honed from years of intense study within my field and from working with my clients.

I have been interviewed on major podcasts, published in leading publications and look forward to participating on other reputable platforms to share my knowledge. I help guide others to accessing their own inner guide and awakening to the truth of their existence.

I'd be happy to collaborate on any topic: Astrology, Psychic and more for your podcasts.

Thank you.

Angel Dawn is a multi-talented, Modern-Day Mystic as an International Psychic Astrologer, Evidential Psychic Medium, and a Spiritual Teacher. She is also a Certified Spiritual Advisor with LWISSD, A Certified Practitioner of the Akashic Records, an Animal Communicator and a Reiki Master who incorporates a strong healing component in all of her work. She advises clients, businesses and the general public using her profound spiritual gifts. She has worked with major publications such as the Reader’s Digest and Bustle, podcasts, and filming for shows. She continues to work with an international client base providing private readings and has also delivered mediumship demonstrations with the public.

Stephanie James

The Book: Becoming Fierce: Stephanie’s second book -Now available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.

“A …provocative book, stimulating considerable thought, and igniting the heart space, while providing the practical insights to build the inner strength and courage to overcome.

Becoming Fierce is an astonishing revelation of balance, poignancy, and meaning.  Stephanie James has captured beautifully, the essence of universal wisdom and self love.”

 Pauline Nguyen

International Speaker, Award Winning Author, Spiritual Entrepreneur

“In Becoming Fierce, Stephanie James brilliantly teaches us how to transform our deepest challenges, grief and pain into the greatest gifts we have to offer to the world. If you have ever longed to find your purpose and true power, this amazing, transformative book will lovingly guide you, step by step, into a bold, beautiful, and deeply meaningful life.” 

--Laura Davis, author of The Courage to Heal and The Burning Light of Two Stars

“In a culture plagued with self-doubt and distraction, Stephanie’s book is a welcome voice gently bringing us back to our true nature. Helping us to redefine what true strength, power and fierceness really is.  Pointing us inward where we can find qualities that we forgot we were endowed with and helping us remember the deep meaning and purpose in our lives that can bring us true joy."

Tarek Mounib, Filmmaker/Producer  Free Trip to Egypt, Founder of Kindness Films

The Film: When Sparks Ignite, now available on The MoreU Channel on Plex Network.  MoreU is host to Jack Canfield, Tracy Nichols, Les Brown,  Brian Tracy and many more!  

When Sparks Ignite is a documentary about how the difficult and challenging times we face, can then become a match point that ignites something amazing inside of us that becomes our gift to the world.  With a cast of 12 international thought leaders, the viewer is taken behind the scenes of a large event to become a listener in the “Lights of the Round Table Discussion” that inspired a life-transforming summit. 

Larry Dossey, Jacob Israel Liberman, Steve Bhaerman, and Sedena Cappannelli are among some of the bright lights that illuminate this film and it’s essential message, 

Your. Healing. Matters. 

As one of us heals we become the pebble in the pond and we radiate those concentric rings of healing out and better help others to heal. 

Trailer available here: https://vimeo.com/705531723/7a12f0449d

To book Stephanie, contact her at: Stephaniethespark@gmail.com

And check out her website for more information: https://www.stephaniejames.world/

The Latest Event: Becoming Fierce Women’s Empowerment Retreat -June 24th-26th

There has never been a retreat like this before.

Hosted by Stephanie James with some of the most influential thought leaders, change makers, and wisdom keepers in the world. Natalie Ledwell, Pauline Nguyen, Cynthia James, Sedena Cappannelli, Misa Hopkins, and Dr. Cari Shaefer.

Participants were able to connect at a personal level with leaders coming together to inspire their life, ground them deeply, and take them to the next level of their being. This was an ultimate immersion experience where participants experienced huge transformation, as they released old blocks and negative beliefs to open energy channels that reignited passion, purpose and a sense of inner power within. This phenomenal event expanded the authenticity and  aliveness of the participants and truly allowed them to Become Fierce.

Filmed by an award winning film crew in Estes Park, Colorado, for a seven- part network series, to be released by Plex Network this January. 

As we are inspired, we help inspire other women around the world! 

https://www.stephaniejames.world/becomingfierce

Author, filmmaker, transformation coach and professional speaker, Stephanie James has a new film, a new book,  and an amazing live retreat, all coming out in June.  A dynamic speaker with a powerful message,  she is a fantastic guest to have on your show. 

The title is the story of our times. People are frustrated; millions are quitting their jobs and wondering what’s next. It’s the entrepreneur’s economy, built on the hustle culture. This book helps both company employees and gig workers to see that everything can be easier, with special insights into the power of the coaching conversation.

Chris Westfall is one of the most sought-after business coaches and keynote speakers in the world. He has helped launch over five dozen businesses, and has appeared on ABC NEWS, NBC TV and CNN. A regular contributor to Forbes, he has worked with thousands of leaders at Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations and high-tech startups. A coach to entrepreneurs and executives around the globe, his clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He regularly consults with top-tier universities and is the author of three other books, including Leadership Language.

In spite of his disability, the talented juggler, pianist and college graduate recently added published author to his list of achievements.

Matthew Kenslow is a pianist, juggler, motivational speaker and college graduate who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (part of the autism spectrum) when he was 6 years old. In his thought-provoking book, Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome, Kenslow takes readers inside what its truly like for someone living with the disability.

"My main message that I tell hundreds of people is that I have not given up on my goals, he wrote in the books preface. I persevere on my aspirations. If I can do that, certainly everybody else can too."

Told through a series of stories about his personal experiences, Kenslow sheds light on common traits found in those with Aspergers, such as the way their minds work, their lack of social and conversational skills, and poor eye contact with others, and how those challenges have impacted his everyday life. Simple tasks take longer for Kenslow like reading or organizing his thoughts while remembering things like the Periodic Table or the books of the Bible come more easily.

We find patterns in things, and that is the key, he wrote. what is difficult for me can be a piece of cake for most others, but what is challenging for most others can be two-plus-two for me.

Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome is an important read for anyone whose life has been touched by Aspergers Syndrome. Kenslows insights aim to lend understanding, provide inspiration, and encourage readers to put aside differences and embrace the gifts that others have to share with the world. He currently has over 13,000 subscribers on YouTube and 375,000 followers on Instagram. 

Matthew Kenslow has grown up with a form of autism known as Aspergers Syndrome. Life has been an adventure as he pieced together all of his surroundings amid both praises and taunts. His mission is to teach others from a firsthand perspective about how autistic people interpret things differently from the rest of the world. He believes God has blessed him with the gifts to juggle, play piano and recall facts about the American presidents, geography, science and mathematics. He juggles at elementary schools and encourages the students to never give up on their passions.

He has earned the Gold Medal of Achievement (which is equivalent to the rank of Eagle Scout) through Royal Rangers, a program he has been in since he was 5. Now, he is giving back to children and teenagers, teaching and mentoring them in a wide set of skills and knowledge. He graduated from Orange Coast College with an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry and with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Vanguard University of Southern California. He aspires to be a middle school math and science teacher. Currently, he is a student teacher for Enhanced Mathematics at his former middle school, Ensign Intermediate School, seeking to be done by December 2022, and is an employed substitute teacher for NMUSD.

Jean-Guy created World Wellness Weekend in 2017. He also manages Tip Touch International, a training company dedicated to raising the bar in Guest Experience. Since 2001 Jean-Guy has been consulting hotels, spas, salons, and hot springs around the world. He has lectured at over 50 international conferences, empowering people and has contributed over 300 articles on spas, professional development, and personal growth. Jean-Guy serves as Initiative Chair of the Global Wellness Institute, Conference producer of World Spa & Wellness Conventions (Dubai, London, Phuket), Judge of the World Spa & Wellness Awards and Judge of the World Championship Massage.

Adam Masters is an ordained minister and pHD in Metaphysics and health expert.  He can talk to your audience about how to solve any incurable health ailment, work to cancel any medication or elective surgery.  His specialty is blood, cellular and energy healing. Try Adam for your show. 

Adam Masters self taught himself how to heal disease and create health to be one of the top healers internationally.  Results are the closest to the truth one can get. 

For your upcoming stories, please consider Gianluca Rey, a renowned DJ who has just released YELLOW in 2022. Rey launched his career DJing at parties in Tuscany in the 90’s, at famous techno clubs, was put in front of a spinning record at age 3, then a portable record player, first turntable, and first console, with spinning in his blood. His music was made for everyone to evoke a certain moment in life, in a particular state of mind, with a more intense beat.

Not impressed by the shining lights of the entertainment industry, he left his country to pursue his passion for making innovative music in Ibiza, without dedicating himself to a specific genre and became holistic with music in all of its forms. Each track and mix holds hidden meanings and messages that the listener can feel more than recognize, with a package leaflet instructing and guiding the listener on how to enjoy the track at its best.

Rey says, "The problem with DJ’s and producers today is that most of them focus more on 'the sound' than on the music as a journey, a feeling, a meaning. So, clubs lose customers and close around the world. Beatport is full of remixes of old tunes, and people are losing trust in the music industry itself. I see people in Ibiza want to listen to something new, without drugs, they want to enjoy something real.”

Released his first 7 tracks EP in 2018, Rey gathers inspiration from Ibiza and all over the world, being a showman in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Thailand, and playing in clubs and locations like Pioneer, Rizla, Carrefour in Italy, promoting international parties.

Gianluca Rey Born Italian in 1973, is an Italian DJ/showman who literally grew up in front of a spinning turntable. At the age of 19, he began playing at clubs, festivals and other events throughout Italy, Spain, Germany and Switzerland. In 2013, he moved to Ibiza for his new projects directed to a wider international audience. From there he did travel to South America, Netherlands, USA and Thailand.

His preferred style is melodic techno, which he developed as an evolution of early 90’s underground trance. His uplifting sessions are hypnotic and full of drama. He plays with a strong connection to the people on the dancefloor, to fully engage with them and bring them into an ecstatic musical journey.

His art name is inspired by “El Rey”, a famous song in South America, that talks about the king we become when we get to the point of belief in ourselves. His logo \°/ reflects his name and his mission and can be typed in on every keyboard of the planet. He recently released his first album, “Another world”, that he defines as “something that once you heard you will never forget”.