Lindenhurst Teacher's First Children's Book to be Published

Congratulations to Lindenhurst School District reading specialist Maria Bohrer, whose first children's book, “Sofia’s Stoop Story, 18th Street, Brooklyn,” will be published in February by Blue Marlin Publications.

Bohrer’s story reveals the 1960s Brooklyn landscape through her memories of Sunday dialogues with her Nana, Uncle Frankie and local merchants. She explores the warmth and consistency of intergenerational relationships in a typical Italian-American family.

“It all started in a writing course for teachers offered by the district’s OWL Teacher Center, that’s where I first planted my seed for this book,” Bohrer said. “After six years, more than 26 revisions, and numerous rejection letters from publishers, my manuscript will soon be a published book. Perseverance and patience finally paid off.”

Bohrer’s first book signing will be held at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. All are welcome.