Lynda Drake’s book on parenting, titled “The Power of Imperfect Parents: Practical tools to parent your child with disabilities,” is set to be showcased by ReadersMagnet at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in 2024. The event will take place on April 20-21, 2024, at the University of Southern California Campus in Los Angeles, USA.
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, known as the largest literary festival in the U.S., is an annual public celebration of community, literature, culture, and arts. Since its inception in 1996, the festival has attracted approximately 150,000 visitors from across the globe. It features various activities such as performances, storytelling sessions for children, author signings, panel discussions, and the presentation of book awards including the L.A. Times Book Prize.
“The Power of Imperfect Parents” delves into the realm of parenting children with disabilities, offering insights and practical advice for parents to better understand and support their children. Lynda Drake, the author, shares her personal journey of challenges and successes in navigating parenthood while managing work-life balance. The book also provides valuable guidance to enhance the employability of children with disabilities.
Covering a wide range of topics related to raising children with disabilities, Lynda’s book addresses conversations about sensitive subjects like sex, spirituality, and financial matters. Through her work, she aims to connect with parents who are struggling to find equilibrium between their responsibilities and caring for children with disabilities.
At the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2024, “The Power of Imperfect Parents” will be featured at ReadersMagnet’s booth #225. Visitors are encouraged to explore the book’s exhibit during the event.
You can find “The Power of Imperfect Parents: Practical Tools to parent your child with Disabilities” by Lynda Drake on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ReadersMagnet bookstore. Additionally, the audiobook version is available on various platforms including Kobo, Walmart, Google Play, Scribd, NOOK Audiobooks, Libro.fm, Storytel, and Chirp. For more information about the author and her literary works, please visit www.lyndadrake.com.
Author’s Biography:
Lynda Drake, a mother of three children with various disabilities, has faced and overcome numerous challenges in her parenting journey. With her experience in supporting individuals with disabilities and homelessness to secure employment and achieve success, she emphasizes the importance of embracing life’s obstacles, managing stress, finding joy, and above all, nurturing with love. Her book, “The Power of Imperfect Parents,” encapsulates her profound insights gained through this transformative experience.