LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: DAISY TORRES
Daisy Torres is a local children’s book author and the Director of English Learner Services for Hartford Public Schools. As a young girl, Daisy spent hours reading books and knew one day she wanted to be an author. Her strong passion and love of children’s literature led her to a 20+ year career in education.
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Featured Books:
I'll See You on the Bridge: Daisy Torres’ debut children’s bilingual book, I’ll See You On The Bridge, is a heart-warming true story about pet loss inspired by the beautiful relationship between her son, Brandon, and their dog, Lily. Click here to purchase I'll See You on the Bridge: Te Veré en el Puente
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