Lana Button
Books for Kids
LANA BUTTON is an award-winning AUTHOR of over twenty books for children which have been translated into several languages. Lana’s books, which have been recognized by The Junior Library Guild, the Forest of Reading, the International Board for Books for Young Children, among others and have been named Book of the Year by Bank Street Books and The New York Public Library, are sparked by her love of early childhood education, and her desire to connect with children’s feelings, curiosity and play.
“★ Button attempts a tough balancing act: keeping her protagonist sympathetic in spite of her many mistakes and crafting a nuanced, wholly believable character within a relatively short page count. She triumphs: Readers will root for Brianna, while perhaps understanding why she has so few friends. A flawed but sympathetic character worthy of readers’ love.”
“This tender tale imparts that asking for help shows toughness, too.”
“Button subtly and effectively conveys how actions related to anxiety might disrupt a child’s academic and social performance, but this readaloud will resonate with any reader who has faced a fear.”
“Powerful stuff”
Lana is an engaging school presenter, having inspired thousands of students across Canada with her school presentations. Lana speaks at literary festivals and conferences.
An early childhood educator with over 30 years experience, Lana speaks in person and on podcasts about her books and about the social emotional impact stories can have on young children.
She introduces “book talks for parents” who wish to increase positive communication with their children. She discusses how to use picture books at home and in the classroom as an age appropriate avenue for tackling challenging topics of conversation with children, and more!
“Lana was an incredibly engaging presenter.”
“Lana was professional and super enthusiastic. Her stories provide clear messages that relate to building children’s resilience and self-esteem.”
LANA is an experienced writing coach who offers one-on-one mentoring, detailed developmental feedback and guidance through the submission and publication process of creating books for children.
“(publisher) has accepted my manuscript for publication. Thanks again, Lana, for your time and many perceptive suggestions. ”