Local educator and children’s book author Amber Partisano will visit Dog Ears Bookstore from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 for a book-signing event. The nonprofit community bookstore is located at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo.
Amber Partisano
Partisano has dedicated over 22 years to education in the East Aurora School District and lives in Lancaster with her husband and their five children. Outside of the classroom she enjoys reading, outdoor adventures, gardening and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
In March of 2023, her youngest daughter Tessa was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, FOXG1 Syndrome. Tessa’s diagnosis and her family working through these new steps in life is what motivated Amber to write and publish a book.
The message in her book can parallel that of anyone with a rare genetic disorder who relies on friends and family — and the bond those caregivers bring. She hopes to bring awareness of her daughter’s rare genetic disorder and to help other children, parents and families understand what a rare disease looks like and how a family works together to help their child and each other.
Partisano’s newly published children’s book is a metaphorical tale of Fox, who was born into the woodland forest a little bit different from the other foxes around her. Fox can’t eat, drink, walk, talk or play by herself like the other foxes and woodland animals. However, Fox is safe and happy in her woodland forest because she has her family to take care of her and protect her. In this story, readers will meet all those that Fox holds dear to her heart: Docile Deer, bright Squirrel, wise Owl, tiny Hedgehog and big Bears all guide her and ensure she doesn’t get lost in her forest. Our Fox Rocks is an inclusive story that helps children and their families understand the beauty of love and collaboration to help the differently abled thrive.