Raye Pietruszka / Author

03/27/2026

Huge thanks to CROP - Creating Rural Opportunities Partnership for hosting a wonderful Resource Exchange!

03/25/2026

03/21/2026

Author readings are truly the best! Helping children explore concepts of positivity, courage, empowerment, autonomy, and self-love through literacy and creativity is time well spent!!!

Thank you CANO Writer’s Salon for hosting!

03/21/2026

Back in upstate NY and gearing up for more author events!

Cano Writer’s Salon
March 21 @ 10am
Wilber Mansion
11 Ford Ave, Oneonta, NY

03/19/2026

Oneonta, NY and surrounding areas - please join us!

This Saturday, 3/21 at 10am!

11 Ford Ave
Oneonta, NY 13820

Perfect for children ages 4-8.

03/18/2026

What golden treasures are you sharing with children?

03/10/2026

Are you an adult, who as a child, your sibling was diagnosed with cancer? My colleague is interested in hearing from you to improve the care and support for siblings.

Are you a young adult who had a sibling treated for childhood cancer? If so, my research team is looking to learn more about your experiences and ways that we can best support siblings during childhood and into adulthood as well. Participating involves a quick (10-15 minute survey) and an optional 3...

03/03/2026

Looking forward to being back in my hometown! Oneonta, NY and surrounding area folks - hope you can join us. Huge thanks to the Writers Salon for hosting.

This month, Writers Salon is for kids! Join us Saturday, March 21, at 10 AM (instead of on Thursday night). Children and families welcome.

02/19/2026

Some kids cope best by having the opportunity to ask tons of questions or have only essential information. Some kids cope best by watching medical care and some cope best by choosing to focus on something else.

Preparing for stressful events is the first step to creating a plan that can lead to success, a sense of confidence, and trust with those who care for them.

Medical play, books, and creative explorations are just like water - essentials in positive coping.

02/14/2026

Massive thanks and
💗HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!💗

Enjoy a free gift waiting for you on my website! 2 printable resources with 30 pages combined and packed with
ONLY I-Love-Yous!

02/13/2026

I’ve got your back if you missed the huge Free eBook Day for Kids yesterday!

Last day to download the FREE eBook of ONLY I-Love-Yous!!

Link in my bio!!