MORRIS PLAINS — Author Lisa Napolitan will sign copies of her book, “The Ones We Love,” on Saturday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1940 Route 10 West.
The illustrated picture book is intended for readers of any age confronting grief, from small children to adults. Told through hand-painted watercolor illustrations and few words, the story follows a child who finds comfort in nature, accompanied by a bunny, while navigating the loss of a loved one.
Napolitan is a writer and artist whose stories and essays have appeared in numerous literary journals.
She is a doctoral candidate in literary studies and writing at Drew University, where she also teaches public speaking to international students.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in semiotics from Brown University and a master’s degree in creative writing from Hofstra University. “The Ones We Love” is her first picture book.
