NEWS RELEASE
ANGELA ODUSANYA
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Barrie teacher Angela Odusanya, from the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, is heating things up with a community book launch event for her two brand-new picture books, Amelia’s Loose Part Art: A Day at the Beach and Amelia’s Easter Surprise.
Her Amelia’s Loose Part Art series is all about inspiring children to think creatively and resourcefully when they tackle problems through the discovery of “loose parts,” which are everyday items like buttons, rocks, and sticks. In her first book, Amelia’s Loose Part Art, Amelia showcases loose parts as an art medium when she forgets her traditional art supplies at home. Odusanya’s first book was released in November 2023 and has become a fast favourite among parents and educators because it leaves children feeling capable and empowered to take on challenges.
In the sequel, Amelia’s Loose Part Art: A Day at the Beach, Amelia expands her understanding of what loose parts are and how they can be used. As Amelia adds sand, water, and playdough to her loose parts inventory, she now creates 3D STEM-based systems and structures to solve the problems she encounters. Kirkus Reviews said this book “effectively models basic problem-solving and social-emotional skills in a setting involving science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM)” and that it is “a joyful, nuanced book that encourages STEAM problem-solving skills.”
Amelia’s Easter Surprise is a holiday series spin-off rhyming story that captures the essence of Amelia’s creative spirit. Readers follow Amelia as she hunts for the Easter Bunny on Easter morning. Instead, she finds egg after egg filled with loose parts. Children love spotting the bunny on every page, always just outside of Amelia’s view, and wondering why the eggs are filled with feathers, yarn and sparkly gems.
Both titles make great Easter gifts for children and the book launch event is the perfect time to purchase autographed copies for the children on your list.
The book-launch event
Angela invites the community to attend her family-friendly book launch on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williams Fresh Café in Barrie. The first 100 people who purchase a copy of Amelia’s Loose Part Art: A Day at the Beach will receive a swag bag with two limited themed collectibles. Children and adults are invited to engage in hands-on STEM-based loose part art activities and challenges and everyone can enjoy an author reading at 12:30 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to support a Canadian creator and business.
Angela Odusanya is an Ontario certified teacher, registered early childhood educator, and children’s book author. Her Amelia’s Loose Part Art series was inspired by her over 22-year career working with young children in a variety of educational settings.
For more information on Angela and her books, please visit www.angelaodusanya.com.
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