Chatting with author Debra Daugherty

I'm thrilled to have Debra Daugherty with me today for a round of speed questions and to tell you about her picture book THE MEMORY JAR. This wonderful picture book with it's heartwarming story and adorable illustrations helps children not only understand dementia, but provides a positive project that can help a loved one.
First, let's get to know Debra with a speed round of questions!

Good guys or bad guys? Good guysGood girls or bad girls? Good girlsMorning or night? NightFavorite food? PizzaFavorite beverage? Raspberry teaCoffee or tea? teaeBook, paperback, or audiobook? paperbackPlotter or Pantster? PantsterFavorite season? FallDogs or cats? DogsFavorite holiday? ChristmasFavorite movie? Romancing the StoneIronman or Superman? SupermanWonder Woman or Top Model? Wonder WomanNight on the town or cozy evening in? Cozy evening inFavorite book? Pride and PrejudiceFavorite fictional world? Medieval EnglandLast book read? The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseBlack or white? WhiteStilettos or flipflops or sneakers? SneakersFavorite song? The Wind Beneath My WingsChicken or steak? ChickenCake, cookies, or pie? cookiesFavorite junk food? Kettle cornFavorite thing to do to relax? Watch a movieParanormal or Historical? HistoricalFavorite TV show? Call the MidwifeHot or cold? HotFavorite vacation? LondonBeach or mountains? Beach
About the book
THE MEMORY JARAuthor: Debra DaughertyGenre: Picture Book
When Amelia learns Grammy has dementia, she wants to help her remember the special events in her life, but how?

Blurb: 
Amelia's grandmother doesn't remember her because she has dementia, but Amelia is determined to find a way to help. She knows that if she can get her grandmother to talk about the stories she told Amelia over the years, then it will help bring the memories back and make all of them happy. Amelia comes up with a clever plan to assist her grandmother...but will it be enough?

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About the author: Central Illinois author, Debra Daugherty, enjoys eating cold pizza for breakfast and watching PBS mysteries. She’s a huge fan of London, but her travels are now closer to home. Debra wrote THE MEMORY JAR as a tribute to a beloved aunt who had Alzheimer’s. Debra’s excited to announce she has a contract with Young Dragons Press for two more picture books, GRANDPA’S BARN and HEART OF STONE. A fun fact: Debra has kissed the Blarney Stone, but admits she has always had the gift of gab.

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