With a proud warm smile from ear to ear, newly minted Peekskill author, Sarah Troncone proclaims “Dreams do come true” when discussing her new book, My Curls and Me. The book, released in May of this year, “is a love letter to all the curly-haired kids out there, inspired by my free-spirited curly haired daughter. It’s a celebration of self-love and acceptance” Troncone says. 

My Curls And Me is a delightful picture book that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of curly hair. The book follows the playful and fun-filled adventures of a set of diverse and active toddlers through charming rhymes and playful scenarios. With its heartfelt message of confidence and acceptance, My Curls And Me will inspire and delight young readers and families of all ages.

On Wednesday, June 26th at 11am, Sarah Troncone will be at the Field Library reading My Curls And Me during Storytime at The Field Library. During the event, after reading the book to the children she will lead them in a creative art project making self portraits. 

Sarah’s Journey to Authorhood

“For as long as I can remember I knew I wanted to be a writer,” Troncone says. As a very young child, before she could read and write, Sarah recalls having daddy and daughter time where “I would make up stories and have my dad type them out on his computer.” It was at such a young age when her imagination ran wild, and with a supportive father who helped cultivate her imagination, that she knew that she wanted to be a writer. 

“As a teenager, writing became my solace and sanctuary.” Sarah continued. “I kept journals as a pre-teen. When I would go through heartbreak or tough times, writing would pour out of me through stories and poems.” As she graduated from high school and continued onto college, she continued to hone her passion for writing, selecting journalism as her major. After college, as sometimes happens to the best of us, adulthood got in the way of Sarah’s dreams, passions, and her love of writing. But as passion runs deep and never goes away, Sarah’s passion came back to her a few years ago when she became a mother. “Since becoming a mother, I have reconnected with writing as a passion and made a commitment to fulfilling my childhood dream.” That brings us back full circle to the present day where in Peekskill, Sarah proudly smiles from ear to ear, and proclaims “Dreams do come true.” 

Sarah is excited to connect with the community through Storytime in local libraries, daycare centers, local cafes and art events throughout Westchester County. My Curls And Me is her first published work and she plans to continue to write and publish in the future.

My Curls And Me will be available for purchase at Storytime at The Field Library on June 26th, and can also be purchased using the hyperlink on Amazon. Currently, Sarah is working with local retailers in downtown Peekskill and the surrounding community to carry the book on their shelves. In the meantime, ask your local favorite shop if they carry the book, by the time this is published, they may have stocked the book on their shelves. Sarah is also in the planning stages of ‘meet the author’ events and book signings with several local businesses. To learn more about Sarah Troncone and the book, visit the My Curls And Me Instagram page.

Sarah’s Journey from NYC to Peekskill

Sarah Troncone is a social media and marketing professional with a passion for creative writing. She is a born and raised New Yorker, and spent many years living in Staten Island and Brooklyn. In 2019, Sarah moved to Westchester when she was hired for a role at the PepsiCo headquarters in Purchase, NY. While exploring her new surroundings, she fell in love with the River Towns, especially Peekskill. In 2022, Sarah made the decision to permanently make this small city full of charm, character, and the arts her permanent home.

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