Barbara Feltquate returns to the literary limelight with ‘My Italian Heritage’
An illustrated glossary of words in lyric poetry capturing the essence of being Italian
VENICE, Fla. – In her latest publication, “My Italian Heritage” (published by Xlibris), author Barbara Feltquate takes readers into the heart of Italy as she introduces its tradition, culture, people and many more.
“My Italian Heritage” is a charming illustrated children’s book written in lyric poetry that describes the substance and uniqueness of being Italian. It is designed to create an interactive and engaging reading experience for a child and reader as they journey through Italy’s geography, landmarks, churches, famous scientists and artists, holidays, family, foods, sports, and language, lending itself to meaningful discussion. The book can be used as an interfaith teaching vehicle to educate all children in a religion, nationality or traditions different from their own. It also aims to create an opportunity for family members to share stories of their own childhood, while imparting the fundamentals of their family traditions.
“My Italian Heritage” offers a meaningful way to pass on family traditions to the next generation. “[The book] holds hundreds of your memories and may be a very special way to pass on family stories,” Feltquate adds.
This book will be appropriate for age group 4 to 8 or early readers who are curious-minded and drawn to bright vibrant colors and illustrations that tell their own story.
“My Italian Heritage”
By Barbara Feltquate
Hardcover | 8.5 x 11in | 26 pages | ISBN 9781796079258
Softcover | 8.5 x 11in | 26 pages | ISBN 9781796079241
E-Book | 26 pages | ISBN 9781796079234
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Barbara Feltquate was raised in an Italian Jewish household with lots of family interactions, traditions, tantalizing foods and special holidays which gave her a unique prospective with many reminiscences. Living in Boston with the famous Italian North End and kosher delicatessens, restaurants and bakeries in nearby neighborhoods was an extension of her combined heritages. She believes it is the responsibility of the family to share their childhood stories and lore with children. Feltquate has a natural passion for writing and storytelling which she expresses in her three books: “Silhouettes of Life,” “Kiddish Yiddish” and “My Italian Heritage.” In retirement, Feltquate and her husband Harvey divide their time between Venice, Florida, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
