Monthly Archives: March 2017

CLIFTON — A Clifton children’s author used the likeness of her “heroic” father to encourage children to stay safe in her new picture book by Maggie Katz. Donna Fantacone penned a “serious” children’s book about how to stay safe at home and in the community. “Officer Tony Says, ‘Be Careful’” is the first in a series of stories to help broach conversations about safety with children. Fantacone said she recognized a need for more education on children’s safety when she…..

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Paterson School #21 invited Donna Fantacone to come to the Library to read her new Children’s book “Officer Tony Says Be Careful”.  Donna Spent the day teaching the students Safety tips as taught by “Officer Tony”.  The students were so happy to be able to spend time in the library as they currently have no librarian on staff.  Children shared stories as we slowly read each page of the book which holds valuable safety information on every page.  Everyone had fun and we…..

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Last Saturday the Flight Crew and I were at the grand opening of Sweet Treats & Ice Cream. I met tons of awesome Hawk listeners, including Donna Fantacone. During our conversation, the topic of children came up, and when I mentioned I was expecting (okay technically my wife is expecting) she said she had something for my soon-to-be-born child. Donna is the author of a new children’s book, “Officer Tony Says ‘Be Careful’“, based on her youth growing up with…..

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https://issuu.com/cliftonmerchantmagazine/docs/clifton_merchant_magazine_-_may_201_6b453a201c8b7d/80   The Clifton Main Memorial Library, Clifton, New Jersey hosted Author Donna Fantacone to do a presentation and sign and sell copies of her recent Safety Children’s Book “Officer Tony Says Be Careful”.  She packed the house with adults and children who told her they learned very valuable lessons from her.  It was a very successful event.

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